Project Manager

About Us
The APP Group is proud to take responsibility for creating a better future. Our integrated service offering spans the full asset capital investment lifecycle in the sectors of Transport, Property, Social Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities and Defence. We provide market leading expertise and advice to help tackle Australia's most complex projects and challenges, backed by our 550-strong nationwide team. Our people manage, consult and partner with our valued clients to shape progress for their organisation and the communities they serve. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company embarking on an exceptional new project that promises to redefine industry standards. Our vision is bold, our goals ambitious, and our commitment unwavering.

Role Overview
As our Defence and Security project portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an experience Project Manager to join our team in Canberra. This key appointment will focus on enhancing our capabilities within the Defence and Security sectors. This role requires a strong background in contract management and project delivery, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines as you will take a leading role in delivering this critical and complex project, driving success from the front.

you will be responsible for managing the head contractor and design consultants, driving contract performance, and ensuring the project is delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

The role also involves engagement with diverse stakeholder groups, sometimes with competing priorities, to ensure strategic project outcomes are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project through delivery, handover and occupation, including managing Head Contractor and Design teams, and critical third-party infrastructure, in alignment with client objectives and strategic goals, while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance and performance.
• Oversee completion and HOTO, meeting all Defence and legislative requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, government stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor safety, quality, budget, and schedule, identifying potential risks and challenges throughout the project, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Understand and manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability, and delivering within agreed-upon financial parameters.
• Ensure project governance, reporting, and compliance obligations are met.

About You

• Proven infrastructure project management experience, with a strong background in planning and executing complex projects, particularly partnering with Defence and government clients.
• Significant experience in managing head contractors, with a demonstrated ability to lead contract administration and commercial negotiations to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Open communication that demonstrates clear, respectful, and solutions focused engagement that values diverse perspectives, while remaining decisive, positive, and outcome driven.
• A focus on building and maintaining strong client relationships through outstanding performance.
• Familiarity with Defence and Security planning, delivery, and government approval processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness in project execution.
• Minimum baseline security clearance is required with willingness/ability to upgrade to higher clearance if necessary.
• A relevant tertiary degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline is desired.

A Rewarding Career
Strive forward with purpose. The APP Group is where change makers connect to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow. It is the combination of our people, our clients, and our collective vision that has helped get us to where we are today. Join us and you'll be part of an agile high performing team of leaders and innovators who thrive on exceeding expectations. Here, you'll do more than work, you'll create solutions that shape a better world.

How We Care

• APP4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid secondary carers leave
• Leave purchasing options
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How We Invest You In You

• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

APP is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process