Project Leaders

RPS is a leading global professional services firm that defines, designs, and manages projects across six sectors: property, energy, water, transport, resources and defence. RPS’ Australian Asia Pacific (AAP) region has over 1200 staff across our three business units: Place and Environment, Advisory and Project Management.

RPS is an industry leader in project and program management throughout Australia, supporting a range of clients nationally on major, complex infrastructure challenges.

Our newly fitted out Perth office has a fantastic culture, including opportunities for collaboration and social activities.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

RPS is seeking qualified and experienced client-side project management leaders from project managers, senior project managers and project directors to permanently join our team based in Perth to assist our clients in planning, developing, and delivering projects across the Transport, Water and Energy sectors. These projects include heavy rail, road, ports, and renewable energy.

You will enjoy working with RPS if you are committed to developing your career in Project Management and are seeking an opportunity to be a part of a growing business unit with opportunities for career advancement. We offer scope, autonomy, challenge, collaboration, and opportunity to grow your capabilities and the capabilities of those around you.

**ABOUT YOU**

You will be driven, energetic, and professional, with strong presentation and communication skills. You have the confidence to take the initiative to proactively solve problems and achieve outcomes. You are a people person and a networker who can build and maintain valuable relationships with your stakeholders. You are passionate about your profession and can produce work to a high standard as an individual, team member or team leader.

**You will have**
- Tertiary qualifications in a construction/engineering or project management-related field;
- Achieved or are able to attain Project Management Certification (PMP, CPPM etc.);
- 8 - 10+ years Previous client, consultant, or contractor-side experience in the Transport, Water or Energy Sectors;
- A strong understanding and proven experience with a range of contract forms (e.g. EPC, PPP, D&C);
- Strong communication and leadership skills;
- Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely management reports;
- Design management and stakeholder management experience;
- Exceptional organisational, client engagement and relationship-building ability;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deliverables in a timely and efficient manner;
- Commercial acumen;
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook with Microsoft Project desirable

**WHAT’S ON OFFER**

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market-leading project management team specialising in delivering large complex projects. RPS offers many benefits to support your professional development & well-being, including:

- Fun and vibrant workplace culture;
- Flexible work arrangements, including part-time and job share options;
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave;
- Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging;
- Professional memberships;
- Study assistance; and

**We are a proudly accredited, Family Friendly Employer and a Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter.**

**Our Approach**

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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