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Senior Project Manager | Alice Springs, NT

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Project Manager to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.

It is a condition upon your application that candidates are Australian or US citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.

THE ROLE

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Senior Project Manager will have proven experience in Project Management and the ability to lead projects and project teams of various sizes. They are an integral part of the Vesta management team in Alice Springs and must be able to deliver a high-quality housing improvement program. The position will provide the opportunity to drive high-profile projects within the local community and to coordinate the completion of projects on time, within budget and scope. You will be responsible for setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities to your team and to monitor and report on the progress of your projects.

Working within the broader Vesta management team you will ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are kept on track. Responsibilities include achieving the project deliverables, preparing project status reports, and establishing effective project communication plans as well as providing ongoing services to our tenants and properties within the Alice Springs community.

The Senior Project Manager will need to have a proactive interest in client-side project management and a strong understanding of how a project management consultant operates with clients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities/Duties

• Management of the construction packages including assessment of claims, variations, RFI's, progress inspections, etc. through to practical completion.
• Develop Scopes of Work for minor and major projects, including annual planning, monthly reporting, contract administration, budget review and management of the defect liability periods for all properties.
• Managing Projects, Project Team and all sub-contractors
• Preparation of tender documents and management of the procurement process.
• Undertake site inspections, ensuring site safety is followed by all contractors and staff.
• Contract and Contractor Management
• Working to ensure that Safety is an integral part of everyday activities
• Assisting in other areas of the business as required
• Have technical knowledge of basic building and construction principals.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and a willingness to be flexible

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Essential

• Diploma in Project Management Field: Construction Management, Site Management, Business Administration

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in project management or similar
• Certification with AIPM
• Understanding of civil project management frameworks
• Administrator level SAP experience Field: Project Management, Business Administration

TICKETS AND LICENCES

Minimum Essential

• Current Australian unrestricted drivers' license
• White Card

EXPERIENCE – Minimum Essential

• At least 4 to 5 years Project Management experience. Excellent communication skills and ability to brief at all levels to include Senior Leadership
• Proven ability to lead a Projects Team
• Experience writing and developing polices & procedures Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, to schedule and client parameters including a good
• understanding of building project management frameworks Demonstrated customer focus
• Prior evidence of community, council and stakeholder management and consultation
• High level of client service skills to develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Prior experience in following project management frameworks
• Experience in developing proposals, contracts and managing sub-contractor agreements in building construction environments.
• Sound computer skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Project, Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• Must possess advanced planning/organizing skills and must be able to work to deadlines.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English
• Australian or US citizen

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to "STOP WORK" if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

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Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or USA citizens who are able obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance, applicable to each role.

It is a condition of employment that employees are Australian citizens or USA citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance, applicable to each role as the employee will be required to obtain a security clearance.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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