Project Manager – Marine Excellence Centre

About the role

EPSA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of a major Australian defence marine program. Based in the Marine Excellence Centre in Bayswater, WA, you will oversee project controls, commercial disciplines, supplier relationships and the delivery framework from early design through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project management plans, integrated schedules, governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Manage delivery safely, on time, within scope, budget and agreed quality standards.
• Coordinate internal engineering, commissioning, project controls, document control and operational resources.
• Manage relationships with the customer, international vendors, suppliers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier progress, long‑lead equipment, design submissions, technical documentation and key delivery milestones.
• Maintain strong financial control across project budgets, forecasts, cost‑to‑complete, invoicing and margin.
• Administer contractual requirements, including notices, variations, time bars and liquidated damages exposure.
• Identify emerging risks and take timely action to protect EPSA’s delivery and commercial position.
• Support factory witness testing and other project activities, including periodic international travel.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong contract and commercial management capability.
• Proven financial acumen with experience managing forecasts, budgets and margins.
• Ability to build, manage and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or a comparable tool.
• Degree in engineering, business, project management or related discipline and a current Australian driver licence.

Required skills

• Microsoft Project (or comparable project‑planning tool)
• Procore or similar cloud‑based project and document‑management system

What we offer

• Structured onboarding and development through Cat® University
• Paid birthday leave and volunteer leave
• Team member recognition and service awards
• Referral program incentives
• Retail and health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities