Senior Project Manager

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the Public and Private Sector.

With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Advisory, Project Management and Asset Management services across the entire Infrastructure spectrum.

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to make a difference with the projects we deliver. We partner with many of Australia's most iconic businesses, Local, State & Federal Government entities, and Not-For-Profit bodies.

Specialising in Education, Civic & Culture, Accommodation, Health/Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Justice, Retail, Industrial, Aviation, Roads, Rail and Ports sectors, we're dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by converting visions to reality, in an innovative and sustainable way.

Role Description

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery a major construction project, with a contract in excess of $400m.

This is a highly technical project, that will be truly career-defining for the successful candidate. Working with a respected client, this opportunity has the potential to catapult your career ahead of your peers. With strong performance, we see this role further evolving into a Project Director position.

Located in our Melbourne office, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing any re-design requirements throughout construction phase.
• Overseeing contract administration, variations and claims.
• Engaging with contractors and consultants.
• Managing the technical construction/delivery phase of the project.
• Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports as required.
• Managing the staging of construction deliverables, with all impacted stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you'll need demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction projects, ideally within a Consultancy or Contractor.

You could either be a Project Manager looking to take your first steps into a Senior Project Management position, or an established SPM already.

This role will suit someone with outstanding communication and stakeholder skills – skills that'll be used to enable the smooth delivery of a complex piece of work.

You'll also need:

• The ability to understand 'the big picture' of what the client is trying to achieve with their project – the reason for the project is critical to the success of the business.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build rapport with stakeholders. Your soft skills, attitude and aptitude will be crucial to success in this role.
• High attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience with construction phases of complex projects, in sectors such as Industrial, Health, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing/Processing, Data Centres or related areas. Automation experience is highly regarded.
• A willingness to work with team members and deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Ability to travel across metro Melbourne.

This role is a huge opportunity for someone looking to springboard their career ahead of their peers.

Few Construction professionals will get the chance to work on a project of this scale in their lifetime. Successful delivery of this project is sure to be noticed amongst the industry.

As a Senior Project Manager at RPI, you'll also receive:

• The ability to broaden your project expertise – we offer a range of projects across multiple sectors, giving you access to the full Infrastructure spectrum.
• Phenomenal support from our talented leadership team – you'll play an integral part in shaping the further development of our business.
• A hybrid working environment, with high levels of autonomy and flexibility. Work in a way that best suits you
• Ongoing career development and continuous progression opportunities. Upon joining RPI, you'll receive your own tailored Professional Development Plan, as well as a senior mentor to help you reach your next career goals.
• A strong, supportive management team that cares about you. We're passionate about what we do, and we're proud to prioritise the development of our staff.
• Access to events, activities and initiatives driven by our popular Health & Wellbeing + Diversity & Inclusion committees (think: trips to Luna Park, AFL matches, the Australian Open, team dinners/drinks, games nights, bowling, boat parties and much more)

If you'd like to hear more about what we can offer you, please apply with your most recent CV.

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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