Project Manager (Remote)

Project Manager | Engineers Australia | Australia

One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 130,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of three exciting commercial office fit-out projects across Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne. As the client representative, you’ll take ownership of the entire process—from overseeing the design phase and coordinating the project team to managing communications, planning, and weekly progress meetings. Your key responsibility will be ensuring each project is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension, offering a dynamic opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Location

Preference for Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra.

In this role you will:

• Lead three commercial fit-out projects from inception to completion, following agreed processes and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, manage communications, and define solutions.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues, removing obstacles for smooth project progression
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans aligned with business priorities and location dependencies
• Oversee Capex budgets and expenditures, ensuring alignment with contracts and financial objectives.
• Facilitate weekly meetings to track progress, address issues, and ensure team alignment.
• Manage team relocations to new office spaces, minimizing disruption and maximizing operational efficiency.

Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile (position description)

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• You have a proven track record in managing complex projects using methodologies such as PMBOK, Six Sigma, or Agile. Your skills span problem-solving, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and effective communication.
• You excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments where priorities may shift. Your resilience and adaptability enable you to manage project complexities and deliver under pressure.
• You build strong, productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, leveraging your influence to foster collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
• You are committed to building capability in others by sharing your project management knowledge and empowering teams and stakeholders to enhance their skills, contributing to long-term success
• Your strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with facilitation, negotiation, and business acumen, make you a key driver of project success.

Why work for Engineers Australia?  

•  People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
•  Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions
• Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave
•  Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment
•  Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
•  A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.

Ready to apply?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by 05th January 2025. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Diversity, inclusion and your privacy:
Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at Talent@engineersaustralia.org.au , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation-related matters. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information:  ttps://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/privacy-policy

Thank you for considering a career with us.
 

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