Title:
Senior Project ManagerAre you a seasoned Project Manager with deep experience in Defence infrastructure
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Australias leading project delivery teams working on nationally significant Defence and Government infrastructure projects. Based in either Canberra Sydney or Brisbane youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Defence capability through expert project leadership and client-side delivery.
About the Role
Were seeking a Senior Project Manager Defence to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects within the Defence sector. Youll oversee multidisciplinary teams manage project lifecycles from design through to commissioning and ensure outcomes that meet client expectations and national standards.
This is a senior leadership role where your project management expertise stakeholder engagement skills and strategic thinking will drive success across high-impact Defence programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project management services across design procurement construction and commissioning phases.
Manage client-side engagements under Defence Infrastructure Panel PM/CA contracts.
Prepare and oversee technical deliverables business cases and Defence approvals documentation.
Supervise and mentor junior staff fostering a high-performance team culture.
Liaise with Defence clients consultants and delivery partners to ensure project alignment.
Support proposal development capture planning and business development activities.
Ensure compliance with KBRs Integrated Management System and Defence governance frameworks.
Monitor project performance across time budget and quality metrics.
About You
Youre an experienced project manager with a strong background in Defence infrastructure delivery. You bring leadership technical insight and a collaborative mindset to every project.
Youll have:
Project management related certifications and or qualifications.
10 years of experience in Government and/or Defence infrastructure projects.
Proven experience with Defence contracts project/program management and approvals processes.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Eligibility for Defence security clearance and AGSVA Security Officer Training.
Experience with Defence Infrastructure Panel related project delivery processes templates and policies as well as Australian Standards and the BCA
Demonstrated success in proposal writing and opportunity capture within the Defence sector.
A proactive solutions-focused approach and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
About us
KBRs Infrastructure Solutions business works with customers across the nation to plan design and deliver smarter safer and more sustainable infrastructure to meet the demands of the future for all Australians. Were a team of over 1300 who deliver engineering science and technology solutions across the water transport energy sustainability resources and defence sectors.
Please click the link below to learn more about Infrastructure Solutions Australia and the markets that we operate in.
The perks
Industry leading salaries reviewed annually
The opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours of time off every 4 weeks
Salary packaging and Novated leases
Salary continuance (Income protection)
Paid Professional Membership Fees
Life/Health insurance discounts
Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times WFH Flex time)
End of trip facilities
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Paid parental leave
Personal Career development plans
Growth and promotion opportunities
Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe supported respected trusted and valued and where each person is given opportunities to belong connect and grow.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC