Senior Project Manager
About the role Due to exceptional growth and success, the RPS Project Management team in Cairns are seeking motivated and qualified client-side Senior Project Manager who has previous experience in successfully delivering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in Building and Construction, Infrastructure, Contract Management, Refit, Property Management and similar. This position is based in Cairns, with a high performing team, who is a market leader in project management who specialise in the delivery of large complex projects.The Senior Project Manager role offers you leadership, ownership, scope, collaboration, autonomy, challenges, and management of delivering significant projects with valued clients. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with an exciting and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised. We are a growing team with opportunities for future growth, strong career development and collaborative culture.
This role would suit an established project management professional wanting to take a key role in the delivery of infrastructure and building construction projects as well as managing client relationships.
About you You will hold a tertiary qualification in design / project management, engineering, construction management or similar; and have:
1. 10+ years project management experience
2. Demonstrated recent project experience involving civil, open space and/or sporting infrastructure roles.
3. A strong understanding and proven experience in managing contracts, contract administration and design and approvals management.
4. Very strong stakeholder management, communications and leadership skills.
5. Expertise in collaborating with various government agencies to successfully execute complex projects.
6. Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook with Microsoft Project and an understanding of spatial design software is desirable.
8. Australian citizenship and holding or successfully obtaining and retaining a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.
9. AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
10. As the role includes regular onsite inspections, a reasonable level of fitness is required to perform the role.
What’s on offer RPS is a market leading project management team who specialises in the client-side delivery of large complex projects, and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry.You will enjoy working with RPS if you are committed to a role in Project Management which offers you scope, autonomy, challenge, collaboration and a place at the front line on projects. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised.Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market-leading project management team that specialises in the delivery of large complex projects; you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry. RPS also offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:
11. Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
12. Professional Membership. reimbursement
13. Paid Parental and Partner Leave
14. Defence Reservist Leave
15. $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance .
16. Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging;
17. Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning and Mentoring across portfolios etc
18. Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++
If you are an Australian Citizen, have the skills mentioned above and are looking for an exciting job opportunity and an exciting opportunity in a friendly and professional organisation. Please APPLY today!
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