Senior Project Manager – Aviation in Sydney

Senior Project Manager – Aviation in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 123300 - 150700 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead aviation infrastructure projects from start to finish, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Company: Join Turner & Townsend, a global leader in professional services with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Flexible work environment, career growth opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.
  • Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the aviation sector while working on exciting, complex projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in construction project delivery, especially in aviation, with strong stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 123300 - 150700 $ per year.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, defence, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of aviation infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring safe, compliant and successful outcomes with minimal impact on airport operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Project Delivery: Manage projects through the full lifecycle, delivering scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
  • Planning & Development: Define project scope, prepare business cases, and support funding and approval processes.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements, approvals and operational constraints are effectively managed.
  • Procurement & Contracts: Lead consultant and contractor procurement, contract administration, change management, and commercial oversight.
  • Construction & Risk Management: Oversee site activities, manage project risks, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards throughout delivery.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong background in construction project delivery, ideally within aviation or other complex operational environments.

Key skills and experience include:

  • Demonstrated experience delivering construction and infrastructure projects, preferably within the aviation sector.
  • Sound knowledge of Australian building regulations, relevant standards, and aviation industry requirements.
  • Proven capability in contract administration, contractor management, procurement and commercial management.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative project 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.

Senior Project Manager – Aviation in Sydney employer: Turner-

Turner & Townsend is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the heart of Sydney. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and networking within the asset management sector, ensuring our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Our flexible working environment and dedication to diversity make us a standout choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Manager – Aviation in Sydney

Project Management
Construction Project Delivery
Stakeholder Management
Contract Administration
Procurement Management
Risk Management
Knowledge of Australian Building Regulations