Senior Project Manager - Defence (Canberra)

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: We’re looking for aconfident and driven Senior Project Manager who thrives on taking ownership, influencing key stakeholders, and delivering complex projects to a high standard. You’ll bring a proactive mindset, commercial awareness, and a passion for excellence in project delivery. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of major projects, ensuring outcomes align with client objectives, timelines, and budgets
- Prepare and manage procurement documentation and processes , including Head Contractor and Managing Contractor engagements
- Develop and coordinate Public Works Committee (PWC) documentation
- Oversee design management and coordination across multidisciplinary teams
- Drive extensive stakeholder engagement , including government, clients, consultants, and contractors
- Manage and prioritise multiple concurrent project commitments in a fast‑paced environment
- Lead, chair, and document client meetings, workshops, and key project discussions
- Provide strategic project leadership , mentoring and guiding junior team members
- Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work
- Deliver high-quality commission/programme management services
- Strong leadership capability with experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ; Primavera experience highly regarded
- Exceptional report writing, documentation, and bid preparation skills
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure in a quick‑paced environment
- Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes Qualifications
- Baseline Security Clearance (minimum) – essential
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field:
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Cost Management
- or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years’ project management experience , ideally within a client-side or consulting environment Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rthcx