Project Director

22 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AtkinsRéalis Full time
Role Summary

The Project Director will oversee a multidisciplinary project team in the execution of major projects. Working closely with AtkinsRéalis global market leads, this individual will be responsible for supervising the preparation of the overall project plan and execution strategies for management review and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in budget preparation at the time of tender award.
  • Ensure all parties fulfill their obligations under the Project Agreement.
  • Provide regular reporting to AtkinsRéalis senior management on critical project issues and implementation progress.
  • Maintain key stakeholder relationships, including project teams, clients, contractors, partners, etc.
  • Support project managers in activities such as engineering, procurement, planning, contract administration, cost control, estimating, quality, and health, safety, security, and environment.
  • Monitor project progress through daily/weekly/monthly reports to ensure timely execution.
  • Lead contracting agencies during project execution, maintain ongoing relationships between contractors and the company, and ensure high professional standards in client, subcontractor, and vendor interactions.
  • Promote quality awareness and health & safety standards throughout project activity and AtkinsRéalis.
  • Foster teamwork and cooperation among employees.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Capabilities
  • Extensive project management experience in the Energy generation sector, with demonstrated experience in the role of Project Director on major projects.
  • Experience leading projects with a value of $500M+ from tender to completion, including commissioning.
  • Expert knowledge of Construction Safety Standards and ability to drive safety culture.
  • Proven people leadership demonstrated by treating others with dignity and respect and fostering accountability and strong performance in a project management environment with matrixed reporting.
  • Superior communication skills, including facilitating meetings, communicating with virtual and large teams, and building credibility with staff and clients.
  • Ability to influence, advise, and recommend courses of action to management and executives, including managers and executives within client or partner organisations.
  • Capability to participate in executive-level discussions by providing honest, forthright, objective, and strategic insight in a constructive manner.
  • Professional/Chartered Engineer with a degree in a relevant discipline.
About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organisation that connects people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. With over 30,000 consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers globally, we are committed to inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design that inspires positive change.

Salary Range

$150,000-$200,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.


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