Senior Project Manager

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Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large scale health projects in Brisbane, working with the Project Director to drive facility planning, design, procurement and construction on-site. The role requires seven plus years of project management experience (consultancy or client side preferred), a recognised technical degree, and a track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships, budgets, schedules and risk across brownfield live construction or mental health facilities. You must excel in client communication, reporting and leadership, and be adept at turning project delivery into tangible business value. To apply, tailor your resume to health sector delivery, budget control and multi-project oversight, quantify outcomes, and confirm Australian work rights.

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are looking for Senior Project Managers to lead large scale health projects, working with the Project Director to deliver the facility planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.Your responsibilities includes:

• Leading and managing projects and programs as the key client interface
• Managing complex and diverse stakeholder relationships
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing multiple project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Managing the project delivery process across multiple projects and programmes to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Chairing project meetings with clients and consultants
• Analysing and defining future programme and portfolio strategies
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives
• Driving business outcomes alongside project outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field: Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management 
• 7 + years Project Management experience (consultancy or client side preferred)
• Experience in the health sector is a , with experience in brownfield, live construction, and or mental health facility advantageous
• Existing Australian workrights is ideal.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Technical ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly a command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client.

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