Senior Project Manager - Buildings

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the Public and Private Sector.

With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Advisory, Project Management and Asset Management services across the entire Infrastructure spectrum.

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to make a difference with the projects we deliver. We partner with many of Australia’s most iconic businesses, Local, State & Federal Government entities, and Not-For-Profit bodies.

Specialising in Education, Civic & Culture, Accommodation, Health/Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Justice, Retail, Industrial, Aviation, Roads, Rail and Ports sectors, we’re dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by converting visions to reality, in an innovative and sustainable way.

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery a major building project, worth almost a billion dollars!

This is a complex, sophisticated project, that will truly be career-defining. You’ll be delivering a project that has a high level of functionality and technical requirements, but you DON’T need any specific sector experience to take advantage of an opportunity like this.

Working with a highly respected client, this opportunity has the potential to catapult your career ahead of your peers very quickly.

Because of its nature, your soft skills, attitude and aptitude are far more important to us than your sector experience to date. Great Senior Project Managers (or aspiring ones) are welcome from all sectors.

Very few Construction professionals will ever get the chance to work on a project of this scale in their lifetime - this is truly a remarkable chance for a hungry Senior Project Manager.

Located in our Sydney office, you’ll be responsible for:

• Business case preparation and scoping of works.
• Managing the design, tender and procurement processes.
• Engaging with contractors and consultants.
• Managing the technical construction/delivery phase of the project.
• Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports as required.
• Overseeing contract management, variations and claims.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you’ll need demonstrated experience as a Client-Side Project Manager, or have building consultancy experience.

You could be a Project Manager looking to take your first steps into a Senior Project Management role, or be an established SPM already.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to understand ‘the big picture’ of what the client is trying to achieve with their project – the reason for the project is critical to the success of the business.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience with design and construction phases of projects, from any sector.
• A willingness to work as part of the Project delivery team, to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.

What’s In It For You

This role is a huge opportunity for someone ready to springboard their career ahead of their peers.

With experience on this highly-sought after, once-in-a-lifetime project, you’ll stand out from the crowd and create tremendous strides in your career progression.

Successful delivery of this project is sure to be noticed amongst the industry.

As a Senior Project Manager at RPI, you’ll also receive:

• The ability to broaden your project expertise – we offer a range of projects across multiple sectors, giving you access to the full Infrastructure spectrum.

• Phenomenal support from our talented leadership team – you’ll play an integral part in shaping the further development of our business.

• A hybrid working environment, with high levels of autonomy and flexibility. Work in a way that best suits you!

• Ongoing career development and continuous progression opportunities. Upon joining RPI, you’ll receive your own tailored Professional Development Plan, as well as a senior mentor to help you reach your next career goals.

• A strong, supportive management team that cares about YOU. We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re proud to prioritise the development of our staff.

• Access to events, activities and initiatives driven by our popular Health & Wellbeing + Diversity & Inclusion committees (think: trips to Luna Park, AFL matches, the Australian Open, team dinners/drinks, bowling, boat parties and much more!)

If you’d like to hear more about what we can offer you, please reach out to Adrian Petrie via email at to arrange a time for a confidential career discussion.

Alternatively you can apply online via the “Apply” button below.

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.