Senior Project Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of physical asset and capital works projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from early concept and definition through to construction-ready investment decisions and delivery, supporting our clients port asset investment program.

Working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, you will provide end-to-end project leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with strategic, financial, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Provide core project leadership, management, development, and delivery services for a portfolio or program of physical asset projects.
• Contribute to project planning, identification, selection, and prioritisation activities across the asset investment lifecycle.
• Liaise closely with Study Managers, Planners, Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure feasibility and definition requirements are met, and lead execution through to successful delivery.
• Define project opportunities or issues, including scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing management of the Asset Investment Program in collaboration with the Manager Asset Development and Delivery.
• Take ownership of the full project lifecycle, including business case development, design, procurement, construction, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with PMO frameworks, contract management systems, corporate policies, and all statutory requirements, with a strong focus on safety and environmental protection.
• Manage capital investment, including preparing budget proposals, monitoring expenditure, and recommending budget adjustments as required.
• Lead and motivate high-performing project teams and manage external consultants and contractors.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Project Management (or a related discipline).
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven senior-level project management experience, with exposure to all stages of the project management lifecycle.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with business stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary or cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects and programs on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Strong contract management experience, including superintendency experience with AS4000 and bespoke construction and works contracts.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• High level of technical competency with project and business software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Significant hands-on experience with project planning and scheduling tools, with a solid track record of practical application.
• Experience negotiating and managing vendor and contractor agreements.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on complex, high‑value infrastructure and asset projects of strategic importance.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with experience.
• A role that supports long-term asset stewardship and sustainable development outcomes.

How to Apply
If you are a results-driven project professional with a passion for delivering complex capital works and physical asset projects, we encourage you to apply.
 


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.