Project Manager /Senior Project Manager

Description:

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking. Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team. We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.

Our national and globally connected business allows opportunities for our staff to be involved and work on globally recognised projects such as the North South Corridor River Torrens to Darlington Project, growing Energy, Water, and Defence Projects, and other nationally significant opportunities across Australia, South-East Asia, North America, and Europe - projects that shape the communities in which we live. You will have opportunities to build connections across our networks of international experts and bring your knowledge to our clients and to their projects.

Your Opportunity

Our Project Strategy & Delivery team in Adelaide is looking for experienced Project Managers with 5-10 years of experience to support the delivery of our committed work and growing pipeline of prospects for government and institutional clients. This role offers significant career progression opportunities within Mott MacDonald.

Responsibilities

The role will focus on supporting Mott MacDonald and partner teams on design and construction delivery in our fastest-growing sectors of Water and Defence. Project work may also extend to the buildings, health, and transportation sectors. You will be joining as a mid-level member of a diverse national team of project delivery consultants who work alongside our technical teams. They are passionate about what they do, with a proven track record of guiding our clients and leading the delivery of our most critical projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Collaborating with project advisors and our technical team to create client contract packages for various elements of project delivery
• Developing, managing, and implementing detailed project plans to ensure the achievement of key objectives, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Managing project budgets – both internal and client project budgets
• Managing/ Leading both internal and external project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients across multiple sectors including transport, health, education, and defence

What You Can Bring To The Team With a proven track record of project management delivery in a consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work within major projects, lead medium-sized scopes of work, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver on time and within budget. This will involve applying expert Project Management principles; working with clients and stakeholders; developing procurement strategies and administering Construction Contracts. In the Proposals and Work Winning stage, you will also assist in the preparation of proposals, preparing reverse briefs for new scopes of work, and supporting technical bid writing.

• You will have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• You will ideally have Project Management experience in one of our high-growth markets including Water, Defence, Transport, or Energy.
• You will have worked under the direction of Project Leaders throughout design and delivery stages of a complex infrastructure project management lifecycle, ideally both as a client-side and client-facing PM.
• Ability to understand key technical requirements and identify deliverables and outcomes required to fulfil the client’s scope
• Understanding goals and metrics that drive business, financial, and project performance and managing scope and time to optimize team performance and efficiency
• Excellent communication skills with experience in leading project meetings, negotiating with stakeholders, and delivering presentations to clients
• Relevant qualifications in project management, construction management, or similar fields

Culture & Benefits Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our Benefits Package Is Designed To Enhance Your Experience

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You’ve got this! We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

Location(s):

Adelaide, SA, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref: 9293

Recruiter Contact: Rodger Zhao