RPS is seeking a qualified and experienced client-side Project Manager to join our team in Alice Springs on a full-time permanent basis working on an exciting major Defence project.
You will enjoy working with RPS if you are committed to a role in project management which offers you scope, autonomy, challenge, collaboration, stakeholder engagement and a place at the front line on major projects. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised, and success is celebrated.
RPS will provide you with a generous remuneration + additional employee benefits such as career development opportunities + paid parental leave + active life reimbursement and more.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Australian citizenship and holding or be able to successfully obtain and retain a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory.
- 5+ years of demonstrated recent construction project experience with client-side and commonwealth or defence project experience desirable.
- Professional qualifications in project management, architectural, engineering, construction management or similar.
- A strong understanding and proven experience in managing construction contracts and contract administration, with managing contractor contract experience is highly desirable.
- Strong client and stakeholder management, as well as leadership skills.
- Well-developed spoken and reporting/ writing skills with strong competence in computer software including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with Microsoft Project desirable.
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
- Completed construction site health and safety course.
- AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
What’s on offer
RPS is a market leading project management team who specialises in the client-side delivery of large complex projects, and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry.
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market-leading project management team that specialises in the delivery of large complex projects; you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry. RPS also offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:
- Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
- Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave
- Defence Reservist Leave
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging;
- Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning and Mentoring across portfolios etc
- Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more+
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’