Project Managers – Defence Infrastructure

Project Managers – Defence Infrastructure

Canberra

Our Project and Program Delivery team offer multi-disciplinary planning, design, and delivery services, across all phases of the project lifecycle, from strategic engagements to specialist capability delivery.

We offer integrated project management services, establish and operate program management offices, deliver project controls expertise, and provide planning, design, contract compliance, and assurance advice. Our approach is grounded in data-driven tools and methodologies, delivering practical and reliable project support.

Your Opportunity – Managers and Senior Consultants

Our Canberra team support defence, defence industries and federal government related infrastructure projects.

We collaborate closely with our clients to support their strategic infrastructure investments, backed by a team with firsthand industry experience.

These are new opportunities for professionals with project experiences across delivery or advisory environments.

Project Managers or Project Controls professionals with experiences across:

• Experience in developing or managing project plans and schedules using tools like Primavera, MS Project, or similar.
• The ability to identify risks and cost variations and, propose corrective or mitigation strategies.
• An understanding of or the ability to develop and maintain project cost estimates and budgets.
• Confidence in preparing and analysing cost reports and forecasts, resource planning and progress reports.
• Developing cost control policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Coordination skills to guide stakeholders in support of schedule planning and alignment.
• Using quantitative data to support client project teams to make informed decisions.
• Performing on-site reviews to assess the strengths of key processes and controls.
• Contract administration and commercial management processes on projects.

How are you extraordinary?

• You have relevant experience in providing client-side or advisory project management, project controls or delivery across defence infrastructure projects or capital-intensive industries.
• You have the confidence to develop, assess, and manage key project elements such as cost, risk, planning, scheduling, and budgets.
• You can review and support projects or programs of work, identifying and managing the project lifecycle including project procurement, approvals, and communications.
• You can understand and support the solution to client problems when delivering projects.
• You are structured in your approach to solving problems.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Previous experience in a project environment on defence or complex infrastructure programs or projects.
• Previous consulting and/or advisory experiences in a Project Management consultancy, Head Contractor, Construction management or within Big 4 would be beneficial.
• Experience working with and monitoring project schedules, costs estimates, resources, and finances systems and processes across a project lifecycle.
• An understanding or experience of delivery risk from an owners' team perspective.
• Experience using industry planning, cost, and project management software systems.
• Tertiary qualifications, such as Project Management, Engineering.
• Membership and certification with the Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM), Engineers Australia or similar is encouraged.
• Proficiency with industry-standard estimating, planning, and project management software.
• Ideally Defence clearance (NV1) or the ability to obtain.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.