Expression of Interest - Project Management Professionals

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Expression of Interest - Project Management Professionals
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With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an workplace where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The Opportunity:
Are you a Project Management professional looking to contribute to Australia's defence sector?
We're seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Schedulers, Project Controllers, PMO Professionals, Cost Controllers, and Project Support Officers to support high-profile defence and capability programs.
Join a dynamic industry delivering complex projects that strengthen Australia's sovereign capability and national security.
We're interested in professionals with:

- Experience delivering complex projects, programs, or portfolios
- Strong planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks
- Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Open Plan Professional, or similar (highly regarded)
- Defence Industry experience

Whether you're managing project delivery, developing integrated schedules, controlling costs and performance, or supporting governance through the PMO, we'd love to hear from you.
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance at a minimum. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards




- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll be responsible for:

- You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviors, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
- You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
- You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.
- You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
- You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
- You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
- You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
- You will support the long term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
- You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
- You will direct and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You’ll need to have:

- Proven successful experience in project management, managing medium sized projects.
- Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
- Developed budgetary oversight expertise.




- Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
- Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
- Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes (where appropriate).
- Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
- Developed bidding skills.
- Substantial previous experience in a project management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
- Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
- MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or local equivalent.
- Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

You’ll also have:

- Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the project management sector.
- Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
- Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
- Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
- Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
- Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/market regulations relevant to project/portfolio.
- Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.
- Seeking opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
- Seeking out opportunities for service differentiation and implements
- Managing relevant stakeholders for project/s.
- Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues within construction and design activities.
- Developed commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and project workbooks (where appropriate, and developing commercial skills where not).

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