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Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager

Amentum
Adelaide, AUS
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major package of works within Area 1 of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) Program.

This is a significant leadership opportunity to manage the planning, coordination and execution of complex infrastructure and construction projects that form part of one of Australia's most strategically important national programs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality and regulatory standards. Area 1 includes the delivery of production facilities, support facilities, site infrastructure and associated enabling works.

As Project Manager, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned Area 1 project scope from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will work closely with engineering, commercial, construction, project controls and contractor teams to drive delivery outcomes and achieve key program milestones. Area 1 delivery performance is managed through integrated schedule, cost, risk, change and governance processes, requiring strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of Area 1 projects and work packages.

Develop and execute project delivery strategies aligned with program objectives.

Manage scope, schedule, cost and quality performance against approved baselines.

Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.

Oversee contractor and supplier performance to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.

Manage interfaces between design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational stakeholders.

Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation and issue resolution.

Support project governance by providing accurate reporting, forecasts and performance insights.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, technical, regulatory and assurance requirements.

Lead project change management activities and assess impacts to cost, schedule and scope prior to approval.

Support commissioning, testing and handover activities to achieve operational readiness and acceptance requirements.

Essential Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience delivering major capital projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Proven capability managing complex project lifecycles from planning through to commissioning and handover.
  • Strong understanding of project controls including scheduling, cost management, risk management and reporting.
  • Experience managing engineering, construction and contractor delivery teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Strong commercial and contract management capability.
  • Experience working within structured governance and assurance frameworks.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience within defence, maritime, infrastructure, energy or major government programs.
  • Knowledge of commissioning and operational readiness processes.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • Professional project management certification.
  • Required Security Clearance L evel: Baseline

Location

  • Adelaide
  • Weekly Hours : 40

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