RPS, part of the Tetra Tech Group, is a global professional services firm specializing in project management, design, and problem-solving for a complex, urbanizing, and resource-scarce world.
Our established client-side project management consulting business in Australia, Asia Pacific, employs over 400 project management staff. The RPS Project Management team in Townsville is expanding, with a strong outlook for 2025 and beyond, supported by key long-term projects.
We are currently pursuing multiple opportunities with existing clients across government and health sectors. To support these initiatives, RPS seeks a qualified and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team and contribute to the growth of our project management business.
The Senior Project Manager role offers leadership, ownership, scope, collaboration, autonomy, and the challenge of delivering significant projects for valued clients. This position provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity where your efforts will be recognized. Our team is growing, with opportunities for career development and a collaborative culture.
This role is ideal for an experienced project management professional eager to lead infrastructure and building construction projects, manage client relationships, and contribute to line management. While preference is for Mackay-based applicants, RPS is open to a co-located service delivery model with regular attendance in Mackay.
About You
* You will hold a tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
* 10+ years of project management experience.
* Experience in client-side project management within government and health projects, especially infrastructure planning and delivery.
* Recent project experience involving buildings and construction.
* Proven leadership skills, including team management.
* Strong understanding of managing contracts, contract administration, and design management.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
* Exceptional time management and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Microsoft Project is desirable.
* Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and retain a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.
* AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent is preferred.
* Additional requirements for an SPM include:
* Ability to work within a large team and lead junior staff.
* Desire to work on complex, major projects.
* Flexibility to travel for site meetings and activities.
What's on Offer
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, RPS offers a welcoming, collaborative environment among environmental experts. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary package
* Flexible/hybrid work arrangements
* Professional membership reimbursement
* Defence Reservist Leave
* Parental and Partner Leave
* $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance annually
* Monthly phone allowance
* Additional leave purchase scheme and salary packaging
* Development programs, including study assistance and online learning
* Social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition, and more
Our Approach
Our people embody our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our core behaviors daily. We foster a collaborative workplace where sharing knowledge, challenging ideas, and mutual respect enable growth and success. "Stronger together" is a key behavior that supports our inclusive culture.
Recruitment Agencies
We work with a trusted list of preferred suppliers and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies outside this list. For more information, please visit our careers page on the website.
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