Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend

Canberra, ACT
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago
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Company DescriptionAre you interested in working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, with some of the world’s leading businesses?At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.Due to growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, Turner & Townsend's Project Management team in Canberra are expanding and looking for a Senior Project Manager.As a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager with Turner & Townsend, you will have a commercial focus and experience working across different sectors including but not limited to; Federal Government, Commercial and Education.Job Description

Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
Managing project safety and environmental requirements
Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
Chairing project/site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors

Qualifications

A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field: Construction Management or Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Cost Management or relatable trade experience
5 + years project management experience (ideally client side/consulting)
Baseline clearance preferred but not essential
Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
Advanced Microsoft skills are essential and Primavera skills will be highly regarded
Technical ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team
Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client

Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-EB1 #LI-HybridJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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