Strategic Project Manager

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About this role

We are seeking a Planning and Project Controls Manager to join our Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance team.

This is an opportunity to lead project controls on an iconic mega project, reporting cost and schedule status to the Package Director.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership to drive innovative planning solutions that align with industry best practices.
  • Ensure identification and management of critical project milestones, production outputs, and resource requirements for successful delivery.
  • Collaborate with legal and project teams to prepare, analyze, and resolve extension of time (EOT) claims and other contractual claims using forensic insights.
  • Take responsibility for resource management and team development.

About you

Requirements include solid experience in Planning & Project Controls on large-scale construction projects.

You should have existing knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and processes.

Strong leadership skills with prior exposure managing a team would be highly beneficial.

Benefits

We offer a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

We provide industry-leading benefits such as specialized learning and development programs, mental health and wellbeing support, paid parental leave policy, additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the society we live and work in. Laing O'Rourke holds the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Estimated Salary: AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 per annum based on location and industry standards.



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