Assistant Project Manager/ Project Manager

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Description
  • Lead and oversee complex projects and programs as the main client interface
  • Building relationships, solving problems, and ensuring projects reach successful outcomes
  • Guiding the design process to meet client requirements and expectations
  • Reviewing project plans, schedules, costs, and addressing construction challenges
  • Ensuring project safety and environmental standards
  • Managing project timelines, risks, and reporting
  • Overseeing project budgets and providing options to maintain financial objectives
  • Conducting project meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors
Qualifications
  • A recognized Degree or similar qualification in areas such as Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Cost Management, or related field experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management (preferably on the client side or consulting)
  • Baseline clearance is a plus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft tools is essential, and knowledge of Primavera is advantageous
  • Strong technical skills to lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client contact
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills, with expertise in report and proposal writing
  • Effective leadership abilities with a focus on team development
  • Highly motivated and dedicated to delivering exceptional client service
Additional Information

Our team members are driven by our vision and goals. We offer an environment that values each individual's input and the opportunity to drive change. Our goal is to help our employees succeed in their professional and personal lives. We promote a positive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an equitable workplace for all team members. We welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters outside of our approved list of suppliers. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as direct applications.

It goes against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay fees related to our recruitment process. Recruitment agencies representing Turner & Townsend will never request candidate payments.

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