Senior Project Manager
Adelaide, SA | Hybrid Role | Metro & Regional Client Site Travel Required
Full-Time | Permanent Role
Lead the delivery of essential infrastructure projects for high-profile clients across South Australia.
Join BGIS, a global leader in facilities and project management, as a Senior Project Manager delivering end-to-end capital works and upgrade projects across a variety of sectors. Based in Adelaide, this role offers hybrid flexibility, diverse project exposure, and the opportunity to travel across both metropolitan and regional client sites.
Why Join BGIS?
Hybrid work – balance between home, office, and client locations
Deliver technically varied projects with real impact
AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 (#3)
Professional development, wellbeing support, and recognition programs
Two paid volunteer leave days per year
The Opportunity
Reporting to the State Mangers of Projects, you will work within a supportive team of project professionals and like-minded clients.
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the full project lifecycle—scoping, stakeholder engagement, delivery, and closeout. You'll lead capital upgrades, refurbishments, and infrastructure improvements across a broad client base in live and operational environments. Projects typically range from $0.05M - $10M in value across sectors such as defence, commercial, infrastructure, and government.
Our hybrid model typically involves 3-4 days at our Adelaide office, onsite or at key client offices, with the rest of the week managed from your home office.
Core Experience
* Manage end-to-end delivery of construction and infrastructure projects
* Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and consultants across disciplines
* Drive project controls – scope, budget, schedule, safety, and reporting
* Maintain strong client communication and ensure stakeholder alignment
* Support continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and governance standards
Role Requirements
* Must have own vehicle and full driver's licence
* Willingness to travel across South Australia (metro & regional)
* Ability to work autonomously across multiple client environments
* Travel across metro and regional client sites as required
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience delivering complex building or infrastructure projects
* Excellent communication and contractor management skills
o Personal references from Clients and/or employer recommendations regarding client feedback desirable.
* Strong commercial acumen and project reporting capabilities
* Experience in Defence Project Delivery Desirable
For travel to regional client sites, overnight stays may be required. In such cases, meals and accommodation are provided in line with ATO guidelines, and eligible expenses may be claimable.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
* Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Diploma in Project Management, Construction, or related
* Construction White Card
* Strong MS Project and Microsoft Office proficiency
* Cert IV in OHS or equivalent field experience
Desirable:
* Trade or technical background (e.g. HVAC, electrical, carpentry, fire, civil)
* Client-side or consultancy project experience, with min 2 years of experience.
* Professional memberships (AIPM, Engineers Australia, AIQS)
* CurrentNV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance or previously held or ability to obtain.
Engineering qualifications are not mandatory—strong delivery and communication capability are highly regarded.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
Deliver essential infrastructure that supports industries and communities across South Australia.
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