Senior Project Manager

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day

Who are we looking for?

At GHD, we’re proud to support the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects across Northern Australia. We’re currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management team in the Alice Springs office and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality, budget-conscious, and client-focused outcomes. This dual role combines project leadership with office management responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to shape the growth and success of our Northern Australia operations.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be accountable for the successful delivery of moderately complex projects from inception to completion. You’ll oversee project tendering, project planning, resourcing, execution, and client engagement, ensuring alignment with GHD’s systems and processes.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in, but not limited to:

• Business Development & Client Engagement
  • Develop and realise business opportunities for the Alice Springs office.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the Northern Australian business plan to ensure long-term viability.
     
• Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Serve as Project Manager on a variety of projects.
  • Oversee contract administration 
  • Take accountability for technical excellence in all deliverables through team management
  • Coordinate project delivery with teams in Darwin and other offices.
     
• Office Management & Team Development
  • Mentor and develop team members working in Central Australia, and others throughout the Northern Australian region and beyond as required
  • Ensure resources and support are in place to deliver quality service.
  • Achieve financial targets for profitability, utilisation, and invoicing efficiency.
  • Manage and mitigate project risks effectively.

What you will bring to the team

• Proven experience in project management within engineering, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a small team while managing office operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management (highly regarded)
• AIPM or similar registration (highly regarded)
• Be eligible and prepared to apply for a Defence Security Clearance (desirable)

Interested? Apply online now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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