Project manager

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure or energy projects? Join a respected government agency based in the Perth CBD, and be part of Western Australia’s energy transformation journey.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Managers for a 12-month fixed-term contract, to drive the successful end-to-end delivery of strategic and high-value infrastructure projects.

Your Role Will Include:

• Leading the full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout across multiple concurrent projects
• Managing budgets, timelines, risks, and quality to ensure successful delivery
• Executing projects in alignment with corporate governance, methodology, and safety standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes
• Monitoring and reporting on CAPEX/OPEX and overall project performance
• Developing strong stakeholder engagement plans and conducting regular communications
• Providing coaching and mentoring to junior project team members

Additional Skills We're Looking For:

• Advising on construction work packages and preliminary design input
• Planning construction schedules and sequencing, including commissioning and outage planning
• Coordinating procurement strategies and supporting logistics and laydown area planning
• Managing interfaces with other major works and facilities
• Raising plant requisitions and maintaining P6 project schedules

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or equivalent practical industry experience
• Industry-recognised project management certification (e.g., RegPM, PMP, PMI)
• 5+ years' experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects using PMBOK, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies
• Strong financial acumen, with proven experience managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets and forecasts

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team within a trusted government organisation
• Contribute to innovative projects shaping WA’s energy future
• Work in a prime Perth CBD location with flexible and modern work arrangements
• Gain valuable exposure to major infrastructure programs with long-term community impact

Ready to take the next step in your project management career?

Apply now and bring your expertise to some of the most significant infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.