Project Manager - Capital Projects

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• Global organisation
• Be part of a new and growing office in the Newcastle region
• Fantastic career opportunity

Be part of a new and growing office in the Newcastle region

As part of a new regional strategy, KBR has established an office in Newcastle, servicing the region with project management, engineering and environmental services. In support of our commitment to deliver projects with collaboration, discipline and the KBR way, we are seeking the services of an experienced Project Manager to share our journey. 

Our consulting engagement options include (but are not limited to) project management contractor, client representative, program management, project engineering services and secondment on projects ranging from $1M to $500M.

This role will be a seller-doer role including a mix of business development as well as project management activities for clients.

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
• Bidding for and winning work
• Understanding of the project delivery workflow
• Developing and scoping projects to business requirements and aligning stakeholders
• Preparation of project business cases and delivery strategies for seeking governance approval and optimal business outcome.
• Management of procurement and tender activities including technical and commercial elements, approvals and execution, including risk management and change management
• Management of design and construction activities ensuring HSE, cost, schedule and quality objectives are achieved.
• Management of construction processes either directly or via commercial arrangement
• Management of completions and handover processes to client requirements.
• Project reporting and risk management

The role is open to project managers with over 10 years’ experience across the water, mining or industrial sectors.

• Engineering or construction management degree or equivalent
• Project / Program Management experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in water, mining or industrial sectors in a project management or project engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience in brownfield projects, having delivered projects/programs in the range from $10M to $100M
• Procurement processes experience (specifically on tender preparation, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement)
• Commitment and desire to learn, being transparent (KBR values and client), trusted in managing confidential information, open for challenges (dynamic workplace, constant change)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• AIPM/PMI Membership / Accreditation (highly desirable)

We are a proud professional services company at the forefront of Australian Infrastructure. KBR is committed to supporting the professional development of staff at every stage of their career through in-house training, personnel development programs and structured career paths.  

If while continuing to build your skills and career you want to be part of the challenge of a major infrastructure capital delivery program, sharing the journey with a team committed to delivering the best outcomes and working in a place that value your contributions, then you should consider KBR for your next career move.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you. #LI-CW1