Project Manager, Roads & Highways

About the role

SMEC, a global engineering consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects in transport, water, energy and urban development, is looking for a Project Manager with experience in consulting and/or client-side environments to support major Roads & Highways infrastructure projects in Canberra. You will lead project delivery across the full lifecycle, keeping projects safe, on time and within budget, and act as a trusted partner to clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Roads & Highways projects or key project packages
• Oversee programme, cost, risk and quality across project delivery
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across planning, design and delivery phases
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, government agencies and utility providers
• Support commercial management, including variations, forecasting and reporting
• Contribute to bids, tenders and project growth opportunities
• Support delivery of road upgrades, intersections, highways and related transport infrastructure

Required profile

• 6-12 years of experience delivering Roads & Highways or major transport infrastructure projects
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
• Experience in an engineering consultancy and/or client-side project delivery environment strongly preferred
• Experience managing clients and stakeholders across complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Experience with government, transport or road authorities such as Transport Canberra, City Services (TCCS) or the National Capital Authority highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong project management background, including programme management, cost control, risk management and project governance
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage project financials, forecasting and reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills

Applications are submitted online through the SMEC careers site; unsolicited resumes are not accepted. SMEC offers flexible working arrangements, 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave and mentoring and sponsorship programmes.