Project Manager - Defence

• Balcatta office with adhoc travel
• Defence Infrastructure project
• Ongoing estate works projects

This role is involved across the full project lifecycle, from supporting tender and pre-contract activities through to the successful delivery and close-out of complex projects.

Work closely with clients, estimators and operational teams to secure work, then lead execution to achieve safety, quality, schedule and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-contract and tender stages through to successful delivery and close-out.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and subcontractors to achieve safety, quality and commercial objectives.
• Administer contracts, variations and progress claims while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor project performance, risks and opportunities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with company systems, contractual obligations and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support tender submissions and estimates by providing practical delivery expertise and innovative project solutions.

What we are looking for

• 5 years' experience in a similar role within the building and construction industry.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through to completion.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Sound commercial, contract administration and project cost control capability.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of project management, quality and HSEQ systems and processes.
• Advanced planning and coordination skills

Qualification and requirements

• Eligible for Defence clearance
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (or similar) OR Trade Qualification.

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks. 

If you have ADF experience that is relevant to this role, you are encouraged to apply.

THE BENEFITS

• A variety of benefits, including access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, CommBank and Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed:

• Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

ABOUT DDR

DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.

We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn for more information.