Senior Project Manager/ Project Director – Defence

About the Opportunity

RPS, A Tetra Tech company - representing an exciting new chapter in our business, RPS became a Tetra Tech company in January 2023. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

RPS has an established client-side project management consulting business in Australia Asia Pacific, with over 400 project management staff. The RPS Project Management team in Perth currently consists of 50 staff and is continuing to grow. We have a strong workbook for 2023 and beyond, with key long term projects in delivery underwriting our business.

RPS is currently tracking a range of live opportunities in the defence sector. To support this, we are seeking qualified and experienced Senior Project Managers to join our team and contribute to the growth of our project management business.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant projects with valued clients
• Manage project delivery
• Contribute to the growth of the project management business
• Manage client relationships and the line management team
• Regular short distance travel for client meetings and site-based activities

About You

You will hold a tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, construction management, or similar; and have:

• Australian citizenship and holding or successfully obtaining and retaining a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance
• 10+ years project management experience
• Demonstrated recent project experience involving buildings and construction for Defence clients
• Demonstrated leadership skills including experience working within and managing teams
• Strong understanding and proven experience in managing contracts, contract administration, and design management

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
• Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a. plus many more health and well-being initiatives
• Additional leave options, such as additional day anniversary leave, purchase leave, and public holiday swaps
• Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

About Company

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.’

Recruitment Agencies

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