Senior Project Manager / Manager - Infrastructure and Defence Projects

About Aurecon and Role Overview

Aurecon is a dynamic design, engineering, and advisory firm dedicated to co-creating innovative solutions with clients to overcome some of the world's most challenging issues. Utilizing diverse technical and advisory expertise, Aurecon fosters creativity and reimagines future possibilities.

Based in Adelaide, as a Senior Project Manager or Manager within the Program Performance team, you will spearhead the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works projects, primarily servicing Defence and government sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure and capital works projects or major workstreams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
• Manage all aspects of project scope, scheduling, budgeting, risk, quality assurance, governance, and reporting processes to ensure successful client outcomes.
• Serve as a pivotal liaison among clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering proactive issue resolution and strong cooperative relationships.
• Provide project management and contract administration support tailored to specific project requirements.
• Develop and implement project management plans, procurement strategies, risk management registers, design controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Regularly monitor project metrics, offering clear insights on progress, risks, opportunities, and delivery challenges.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums to encourage consensus, decision-making, and prompt action.
• Participate in commercial project management duties including forecasting, budget oversight, handling variations and claims, managing change, and general contract administration.
• Mentor and lead junior personnel to enhance team capability and maintain high standards of project delivery.
• Support business development initiatives, maintain strong client relationships, and identify opportunities for future engagements.

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Proven experience in project management, contract administration, client advisory, or construction delivery within infrastructure, building, or capital works sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects or significant workstreams, balancing delivery, stakeholder engagement, commercial considerations, and reporting obligations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, effective in collaborating with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Hands-on experience with project controls, including scope, scheduling, cost management, risk assessment, procurement, governance, and reporting.
• Sound commercial acumen with aptitude for identifying and mitigating risks, issues, and potential opportunities in project delivery.
• Collaborative leadership approach with enthusiasm for mentoring and enhancing junior team members’ performance.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, construction management, engineering, or associated fields.
• Australian citizenship with eligibility for security clearance as determined by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Defence, government, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Defence Capital Facilities and Infrastructure Branch project frameworks and associated Defence contracts.
• Knowledgeable in contract administration principals, procurement processes, and construction delivery methodologies.

Aurecon Values and Culture

Aurecon values a diverse and inclusive workplace, where respect, trust, and collaboration drive innovative outcomes. The organization embraces varied experiences and encourages individuals to contribute unique perspectives as part of a cohesive team.