Program Manager Airfield Capital Projects

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Airport Full time
Lead Transformative Capital Projects at Melbourne Airport

As a Program Manager at Melbourne Airport, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and excellence in infrastructure upgrades. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our airfield capital projects, including civil and pavement works, repairs, surveying, and design management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and refine clear project briefs in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure all requirements are met and redesign is minimised.
  • Oversee the project design team to ensure compliance with APAM standards and maintain a strong focus on enhancing customer experience in all passenger-facing designs.
  • Integrate innovative solutions, such as off-site manufacturing, to provide additional benefits and efficiencies where appropriate.
  • Actively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and communication.
  • Lead the creation of accurate project budgets and implement strategic procurement approaches that drive value while managing risks and commercial terms effectively.
  • Maintain a proactive approach to cost control and financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure a strong emphasis on safety with a goal of zero incidents, while guiding project teams to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualified with experience in engineering, planning, development, and delivery of projects in the Aviation/Built Environment, or related experience within this field.
  • Previous Project Management/Project Delivery Experience through all stages of the Project Lifecycle.
  • End-to-end experience in leading built environment capital projects in a 24/7 complex operational environment.
  • Experienced in leading multiple sub-programs or projects concurrently to meet agreed timelines.
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams through the project lifecycle.
  • Strong financial management and commercial acumen.
  • Experience in construction procurement methodologies.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to communicate at all levels internally and externally, including clear and concise communication.
  • Experience in anticipating problems and proactively mitigating potential issues.
  • The ability to tailor communication methods and practices to the relevant stakeholder audience.
  • Proven ability to influence third parties (internally and externally) in a high-pressure environment.
About Melbourne Airport:

Melbourne Airport is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

We are currently in an exciting phase of change, delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people. APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination, and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it, and Work Together.

We offer a range of benefits, including free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel, airport car parking, hybrid flexible working arrangements, and more.

We are committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA and strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.



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