Senior Project Manager

About the Role

About You

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Business Group Manager and leadership team in the effective operation and strategic development of the business.
• Promote and champion the implementation of HDR project management, commercial, quality and risk management processes.
• Contribute to business planning activities including workload forecasting, resource planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support the development, mentoring and performance management of Project Managers and project delivery staff.
• Participate in recruitment, talent development, succession planning and retention activities as required.
• Encourage technical excellence, innovation and adoption of best practice across all project teams.
• Provide support and guidance in project reviews, project recovery plans and resolution of complex delivery challenges.
• Contribute to bid reviews, project pursuits and mobilisation activities for major opportunities.
• Promote collaboration across business groups, disciplines and geographic regions to maximise value for clients and the business.
• Support the continuous development of project management standards, procedures, templates and lessons learned programmes.
• Undertake project audits, governance reviews and quality assurance activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with HDR Quality Management Systems, environmental management procedures and all applicable company policies.
• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Represent HDR professionally within industry forums, client organisations and professional institutions.
• Perform other duties as required to support the successful operation and growth of the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years relevant industry experience, including significant experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering or consultancy projects.
• Demonstrable experience in a Senior Project Manager leadership role.
• Professional registration or chartership in a relevant discipline (CEng, IEng or equivalent) preferred.
• Project management qualification such as APM PMQ, ChPP, PMP or equivalent desirable.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with responsibility for technical, programme and commercial performance.
• Experience managing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle from bid through delivery and closeout.
• Experience of contract administration, commercial management and change control processes.
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants and contractors.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.
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• What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.