Project Director - Defence

Project Director - Defence

You will oversee projects and lead a team of construction professionals to ensure all strategic objectives are met and project delivery is achieved to a high standard. You will be a motivated, qualified and have previous experience planning and delivering major construction and infrastructure projects for public and/or private sector clients.  

• Manage all stakeholder relationships to ensure a high level of performance in relation to time, cost, and quality requirements;  

• Manage and develop project resources to achieve current and future project and business objectives; 

• Strategically plan and deliver project requirements to ensure a high level of client satisfaction;  

• Deliver high-quality service in consideration of time and cost constraints;  

• Monitor project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality and time requirements;  

• Assist with development and implementation of project programs, including but not limited to concept planning, design, implementation and close out phases;  

• Manage and administer contracts including invoices, reports, and other deliverables within deadlines;  

• Participate consultatively in project and process audits; and  

• Assist in selected future bids, proposals, business development and conversion activities.  

• Manage RPS commercial interests in relation to client engagements.

Like our best performers, you will be a driven and energetic professional, with strong presentation and communication skills. You have the confidence to take the initiative to proactively solve problems and achieve outcomes. You are unquestionably a people person, and a networker who can build and maintain valuable relationships with your stakeholders. You are a great leader and know how to develop and mentor your team to get exceptional results for your clients.  

You will also have:  

• 15+ years of recent construction and/or consulting project management experience across large scale, complex construction, and infrastructure projects.  

• Professional qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management or similar.  

• Planning or development and delivery phase experience;  

• Managing Contractor experience (preferred);  

• A clear understanding of directing and managing projects through all approval processes;  

• Proven experience with a range of delivery methodologies and contracts relating to large scale construction projects;  

• AIPM Certified Practicing Project Director certification or equivalent is desirable;  

• Flexible work arrangements  

• Paid Parental and Partner Leave;  

• Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging;  

• Professional memberships;  

• Study assistance; and  

• Professional and technical development opportunities.  

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