KBR, Inc.
– Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
Join the trusted team that delivers Australia's major Defence Infrastructure projects.
KBR's Infrastructure Solutions business operates across Australia with a focus on planning, design and delivery of smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure, and offers career development and project exposure in a collaborative, inclusive culture.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) role is an exciting opportunity for a junior project manager looking to take the next step in their career and to learn from the best in the market to grow their Project Management CV.
The APM will work on a variety of impressive Defence and nuclear related projects and be mentored and supported by a team of industry specialists.
The role will support Project Managers and Design Managers with project management tasks, delivery control, project audits and overall project quality control.
Another key element involves assisting with tender submissions, including drafting technical content, coordinating document production, transmittal of documents and maintaining upcoming project management and design services pursuit registers.
Responsibilities
Coordinate proposal development activities with Sales and admin support staff
Prepare operational and market sector internal governance reporting
Support internal governance requirements for proposals and projects
Coordinate market sector business development activities
Plan, coordinate and support the conduct of internal and project workshops and other engagements
Assist the entire team with administrative duties, including timesheets, travel, accommodation, functions, catering, etc
Assist Project Managers & Design Managers with monitoring the project scope, including regular review of design documents and amendment of design documents to meet the client's project brief, budget etc
Who are you?
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years post-graduate project management experience working with/for the Department of Defence.
Tertiary qualifications in a related field are also preferred (project management, construction management, engineering, architecture).
We are looking for someone who wants to further develop their skills whilst building a long term career with KBR's Defence business.
About us
KBR's Infrastructure Solutions business works with customers across the nation to plan, design and deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure to meet the demands of the future for all Australians.
The perks
Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
The opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours of time off every 4 weeks
Salary packaging and Novated leases
Salary continuance (Income protection)
Paid Professional Membership Fees
Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
End of trip facilities
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Paid parental leave
Growth and promotion opportunities
Job details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management
Defence experience desirable and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and either hold or be eligible for a Defence clearance.
Our people are the heart of everything we do.
We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
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