About this role
About the Company
Our client is a leading federal services contractor specializing in complex military construction projects for government clients. The organization delivers large-scale projects in demanding environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and project execution.
The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a major project in Darwin, Australia and play a key role in delivering large-scale infrastructure work for a federal client.
About the Position
The Project Manager will oversee one of three major projects and manage day-to-day execution through all phases of the project lifecycle, including startup, design and engineering, construction, change management, commissioning, closeout, and warranty.
Reporting to the Project Executive , the PM will serve as a key point of contact for the client and internal/external stakeholders while leading a large, multidisciplinary project team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage client relationships while protecting company interests.
- Oversee design, engineering, construction, safety, quality, and scheduling functions.
- Manage project financial activities, including accounts receivable and payable.
- Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Lead weekly and monthly project meetings with project stakeholders.
- Ensure contractual and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Identify and secure resources necessary for successful project execution.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication across the project team.
- Support successful project delivery through commissioning, closeout, and warranty.
- Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Executive or Division President.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management , or related field required.
- 12+ years of total construction experience , including at least 5 years as a Project Manager
on heavy civil infrastructure projects valued at $50M+ .
- DOD, USACE, or NAVFAC experience required.
- Experience managing large, multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong understanding of heavy civil construction and federal project requirements.
- Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or professional certification/registration such as PMP or PE preferred.
- Fluent English communication skills required.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 experience preferred .
- Ability to successfully pass required background and security checks.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% to Darwin, Australia .
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a $50M+ military construction project .
- U.S.-based position with international project exposure.
- Work alongside an experienced Project Executive and multidisciplinary leadership team.
- Significant responsibility across project execution, client management, contracts, financials, and operations.
- Exposure to major federal/DOD infrastructure work.
- Career growth within a specialized federal services organization.