* LocationWILHELM STREET, KINGSFORD, SA, 5118, Australia
* Job CategoryKwinana MIS
* Employee TypeFull Time - Permanent
Description
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager – MIS WA, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage all aspects of project execution from tender handover through to commissioning and final close-out. You will be the primary point of contact for clients and will oversee commercial, operational, safety, and quality outcomes across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage projects from award through execution, commissioning, and handover
* Oversee project budgets, forecasting, reporting, and commercial outcomes
* Develop and manage project schedules, resources, and sequencing
* Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, machining, construction, and commissioning activities
* Administer contracts, variations, extensions of time, and claims
* Lead project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients
* Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, client specifications, and HSQE requirements
* Drive a strong safety culture across all project activities
* Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and delivery excellence
* Mentor and lead project engineers, supervisors, and site personnel
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience managing projects within a fabrication and machining workshop environment
* Demonstrated delivery experience involving:
o Pressure vessels
o Pressure piping and piping spools
o Heat exchangers
o Structural and mechanical assemblies
o Machined components and assemblies
* Strong understanding of workshop-based project delivery, including fabrication sequencing, machining constraints, material traceability, and site integration
* Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, progress reporting, and cost control
* Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, quality systems, and client specifications
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound delivery-focused decisions
* Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
* Experience within mining, industrial, oil & gas, or heavy engineering sectors
* Experience managing client-facing fabrication or pressure equipment projects
* Familiarity with ITPs, MDRs, and pressure equipment documentation requirements
Why Join Ahrens?
At Ahrens, we are proud of our people and our culture. We offer:
* Long-term career opportunities within a growing Australian business
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Diverse and challenging projects
* Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Competitive remuneration package
If you are a driven Project Manager looking to join a respected industry leader and contribute to high-profile engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and build your future with Ahrens.