Project Director

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Altrad is a trusted provider of expert construction and integrated maintenance solutions across Australia, with a strong track record across key sectors such as energy, mining, utilities, and defense.
We are known for managing some of the nation's most critical projects.
We go beyond simply building, protecting, and extending asset life.
We cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with our clients, allowing us to tailor solutions to their evolving needs and ensure their assets operate seamlessly for longer.
We are part of the Altrad Group, a global organisation with nearly 52,000 people across more than 50 countries and 120 subsidiaries operating in Europe, the Americas, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
About the Opportunity We are seeking an accomplished Project Director for a site-based FIFO role (8/6) from Perth, leading major structural remediation projects within the iron ore sector.
Leveraging your extensive expertise in managing large-scale, complex iron ore projects, you will apply strategic commercial insight across both time & materials and lump sum contracts.
This senior role offers a unique platform to influence project outcomes through authoritative leadership, proactive stakeholder engagement, and robust operational oversight.
Your day-to-day includes: Provide strategic leadership and governance over project performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity, safety, and quality across all project phases.
Ensure stringent compliance with contractual obligations, proactively managing resources and budgets to deliver sustained project performance within approved financial parameters.
Maintain executive oversight of project planning, prioritization, and resource allocation, aligning operational delivery with overarching financial forecasts and organisational objectives.
Lead talent acquisition and onboarding strategies, building and nurturing high-performing project teams to meet evolving operational demands.
Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders and executive leadership to define and implement site and project strategies that support the company's long-term vision and growth.
Identify and develop opportunities for operational excellence and project innovation, preparing and presenting business cases for executive approval and implementation.
Oversee the management and performance of external contractors and suppliers, ensuring strict adherence to quality, safety, and contractual standards.
About you Demonstrated success managing large-scale lump sum projects and operations valued over $50 million, alongside time & materials contracts, with expert-level commercial management and contract negotiation skills.
Exceptional financial acumen, adept at budget stewardship, risk mitigation, and driving profitable project outcomes.
Extensive iron ore industry experience, with a deep understanding of its operational complexities and regulatory environment.
Proven ability to lead stakeholder engagement at all levels, including executive clients, regulators, and partners, fostering collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships.
Strategic thinker, highly adaptable, and an influential communicator capable of navigating complex organisational landscapes.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction management principles, standards, and best practices specific to structural remediation within the mining sector.
Strong leadership presence with a track record of inspiring, developing, and retaining high-performance teams in challenging environments.
Why you should work for Altrad We provide the benefits you'd expect from a global company, but what makes us different?Our Opportunities: Embark on a thrilling journey with us, tackling diverse and exciting challenges on some of the world's most prominent resources, energy, and infrastructure projects.
Our Vibrant Culture: Immerse yourself in a dynamic atmosphere where problem-solving is a way of life.
Join a reliable and enthusiastic team that thrives on a 'can-do' spirit, making every workday an opportunity for growth and collaboration.
Our Investment in You: Your success matters to us, and we're here to support your aspirations.
Let us be your partner in reaching new heights and unlocking your full potential.
Your journey to success starts hereOur global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world.
Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Project Director? What's your expected annual base salary?Altrad Altrad is one of the nation's largest industrial service providers, with more than 35 years of continued growth in Australia.
We provide our clients with integrated solutions and the critical human infrastructure required to build, protect and extend the life of their assets.
Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including energy, minerals & resources, infrastructure & utilities, and defence.
Altrad is one of the nation's largest industrial service providers, with more than 35 years of continued growth in Australia.
We provide our clients with integrated solutions and the critical human infrastructure required to build, protect and extend the life of their assets.
Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including energy, minerals & resources, infrastructure & utilities, and defence.
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