Project Manager

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Cononbrig Partners Full time $200,000 - $220,000 per year

Project Manager – Major Mechanical & Electrical Infrastructure (Defence)

  • Join one of Adelaide's largest Defence infrastructure projects.
  • Salary: $190,000 + Super + $20,000 Car Allowance
  • Location: Adelaide, South Australia

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major mechanical and electrical infrastructure project for a leading Defence contractor. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring project outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to Defence-grade quality and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will manage a multidisciplinary engineering team and contractors, coordinate with key Defence stakeholders, and oversee the planning, execution, and risk management of a complex infrastructure program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of a large-scale mechanical and electrical infrastructure project within the Defence sector.

  • Manage project lifecycle from initiation through to commissioning and handover.

  • Oversee engineering, procurement, and construction activities with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and reliability.

  • Manage schedules, budgets, contracts, and risk frameworks in alignment with Defence and company standards.

  • Liaise with Defence clients, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to ensure requirements are met.

  • Drive progress reporting, governance, and stakeholder communication at senior levels.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Desire Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record in project management of major mechanical and/or electrical infrastructure projects.

  • Experience working in the Defence, heavy engineering, or complex infrastructure sectors.

  • Strong knowledge of engineering principles (mechanical, electrical, or systems).

  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments.

  • Excellent commercial, contract, and risk management skills.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement capability, including with government and Defence organisations.

  • Project Management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) highly regarded.

  • Current or eligible to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance (NV1 or higher).

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