AddressMAKE IT AMAZING
At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.
As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.
Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.
As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.
Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.
We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.
About the team and role
This position is a 12 month fixed term contract
The Project Management and Delivery team is focused on the planning, design and delivery of all aviation and commercial projects, the business is also responsible for the ongoing facilities and asset management function. The team is focused on maximizing core revenue streams through its commercial real estate assets, including landside carparks, hotels, rental cars, terminal, and airfield leases whilst working on opportunities to expand the core revenue through alternative developments.
We are recruiting a Project Manager focused on Capital Works. The role requires detailed stakeholder engagement and coordination with internal and external teams, as well as SYD project sponsors. The Project Manager will be required to have oversight across projects delivered by both SYD and external Project Managers, ensuring projects consider all statutory requirements and compliance to specifications. The role will work as part of the Construction and Facilities Management team to deliver works within the airport environment. The role will work on complex Capital Works projects that may be technically challenging and/or complex. From initiation to hand over, the Project Manager is responsible for all areas of financial management and program management from development through to delivery.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- Provide leadership and direction overseeing the activities of Project Teams, ensuring strong communication and reporting is established among internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish a positive team culture and working environment, as well as actively participating in continuous improvement strategies for Safety, Quality and Environmental risk management.
- Be responsible for on time delivery of high profile, complex projects via established time frames and work elements.
- Develop and execute leasing team’s programs to ensure retail and property stores and projects meet lease commencement targets in a timely manner to ensure revenue protection.
- Manage fitouts and makegoods including delivery of base build works and ensure tenant shopfitters adhere to all Sydney airport’s stakeholder requirements.
- Manage contract administration tasks through feasibility, design and construction, and project close out to ensure project completion on time and within budget whilst ensuring quality delivery with best practice.
- Prepare and review consultant briefs regarding agreed project scope, budget and tentative program.
- Be the lead liaison for the design and approval process by participating in meetings with tenants, developers, and key stakeholders to achieve final working drawings that meet SYD's requirements.
- Monitor works to ensure regulatory, security, environmental and WH&S requirements are complied with
- Report weekly and monthly on work progress, budget implications, program status, safety, and risk, and ensure prescribed project close-out reporting procedures are adopted.
About you
You are tertiary qualified with a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, with a minimum of ten years industry experience in complex infrastructure project delivery. You have experience in the development, delivery and close out of commercial and retail property projects, whilst interpreting and representing SYD lease terms. You will have experience in the delivery of services focused projects, with an understanding of the design process. You will have demonstrated experience in coordinating works in a live, operational environment. You have strong stakeholder engagement skills backed with extensive knowledge of project, procurement and contract management and processes. You are resilient and able to adapt to the dynamic nature of the business with a tenacity to lead from the front. You have a commercial mindset with the ability to balance hands on operational delivery with the ability to think and act strategically.
What we offer
To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.
How you can apply
For further details please click “Apply Now” or visit our website: www.sydneyairport.com.au under Corporate > Join Us > Job Opportunities.
Making Sydney proud every day
SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. You must hold Australian working rights as this position is not supported by a visa sponsorship program.
