Project Director - Defence
Due to exceptional growth and success, the RPS Project Management team are seeking a motivated and qualified Project Director who has previous experience in delivery of complex Major and Mega Construction and Infrastructure Projects to lead a ACT based delivery team for key Defence projects in a client-side project management capacity. About Us RPS is an industry leader in project and program management throughout Australia, with a strong construction Project Management team in Perth, leading a range of significant government projects, including major infrastructure projects. The Perth office has a fantastic culture, including opportunities for collaboration and social activities with our other business units within Project Management and cross divisional opportunities. About the Role
You will oversee projects and lead a team of construction professionals to ensure all strategic objectives are met and project delivery is achieved to a high standard. You will be a motivated, qualified and have previous experience planning and delivering major construction and infrastructure projects for public and/or private sector clients.
Your Impact
1. Manage all stakeholder relationships to ensure a high level of performance in relation to time, cost, and quality requirements;
2. Manage and develop project resources to achieve current and future project and business objectives;
3. Strategically plan and deliver project requirements to ensure a high level of client satisfaction;
4. Deliver high-quality service in consideration of time and cost constraints;
5. Monitor project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality and time requirements;
6. Assist with development and implementation of project programs, including but not limited to concept planning, design, implementation and close out phases;
7. Manage and administer contracts including invoices, reports, and other deliverables within deadlines;
8. Participate consultatively in project and process audits; and
9. Assist in selected future bids, proposals, business development and conversion activities.
10. Manage RPS commercial interests in relation to client engagements.
About You
Like our best performers, you will be a driven and energetic professional, with strong presentation and communication skills. You have the confidence to take the initiative to proactively solve problems and achieve outcomes. You are unquestionably a people person, and a networker who can build and maintain valuable relationships with your stakeholders. You are a great leader and know how to develop and mentor your team to get exceptional results for your clients.
You will also have:
11. 15+ years of recent construction and/or consulting project management experience across large scale, complex construction, and infrastructure projects.
12. Professional qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management or similar.
13. Planning or development and delivery phase experience;
14. Managing Contractor experience (preferred);
15. A clear understanding of directing and managing projects through all approval processes;
16. Proven experience with a range of delivery methodologies and contracts relating to large scale construction projects;
17. AIPM Certified Practicing Project Director certification or equivalent is desirable;
What’s on Offer Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market leading project management team specialising in the delivery of large complex projects. RPS offers many benefits to support your professional development & well-being including:
18. Flexible work arrangements
19. Paid Parental and Partner Leave;
20. Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging;
21. Professional memberships;
22. Study assistance; and
23. Professional and technical development opportunities.
Next Steps
If the above sounds like you and you are looking for an exciting job opportunity within a rapidly expanding organisation, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now!
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies
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