Project Director

Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned
Project Director
to lead the successful delivery of a major capital works program in Melbourne. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the city's most significant infrastructure portfolios.

As Project Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a high-profile capital works program. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive project performance, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Lead Project Delivery: Oversee the execution of a major capital plan, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Strategic Oversight: Provide leadership in project and program management, ensuring alignment with client goals and organisational standards.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and manage high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Contract & Commercial Management: Oversee procurement strategies, contract negotiations, and commercial performance.
• Schedule & Risk Management: Ensure robust planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation strategies are in place and effectively managed.
• Business Development: Support growth initiatives and contribute to the development of new business opportunities.
• Capability Building: Mentor and develop internal teams to strengthen delivery capability across the business.

Qualifications
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for delivering impactful infrastructure projects.

• Extensive Industry Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in infrastructure project delivery.
• Educational Background: Degree-qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Local Expertise: Must have full Australian working rights and be currently residing in Australia.
• Client Engagement: Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and clients.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated experience in implementing growth strategies tailored to local market conditions.
• Leadership Excellence: Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, including report and bid writing.
• Innovative Mindset: A track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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