Project/Design Manager - Transport

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The Opportunity

KBR are the Principal Design partner on the North Western Program Alliance (NWPA). The Alliance comprises of Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Metro Trains Melbourne, KBR, and John Holland. NWPA was established in 2017 and has delivered on approximately $3B of transport infrastructure projects for the state of Victoria and local communities. Based on our success, NWPA continues to attract further programs of work across all stages of the engineering lifecycle.

With significant demand present in the Victorian transport sector, a move to NWPA & KBR is an exciting step for any high performing individual. You’ll be working on community shaping projects such as the Melton and Seaford level crossing removal with some other major opportunities currently being developed through NWPA.

Whilst this position will initially join the NWPA, this is a permanent role with KBR which opens a door to working on other iconic infrastructure projects nationally.

Who are you?

The ideal candidate will have extensive Design Management/Project Management skills covering civil design, cost, schedule, risk and change management. It is expected that you will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering or related degree, significant industry experience will also be considered. Exposure to major rail projects in Victoria is critical for this role.

You will have the ability to manage large, complex projects and/or programs of work with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments. You will lead and develop teams using your interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

It is expected that you will have exposure to both design management and project management from feasibility and planning to detailed design and delivery on major transport projects. Strong communication, stakeholder management skills along with change leadership experience will be highly regarded.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Strong understanding of VIDA to achieve a high level of client satisfaction
• Work closely across joint venture partners to provide technical input and ensure quality technical/engineering outcomes for projects
• Work with project teams to review deliverables and ensure compliance with technical and quality assurance standards.
• Being a role model in leading the culture and values of the KBR business, this is a driving factor behind our success
• Commitment to meeting the undertakings of KBR HSE and Quality Policies.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with KBR Integrated Management System and quality requirements

Who are we?

KBR’s Infrastructure Services business works with customers across the nation to deliver projects that create a better, more sustainable and technology-enabled future for all Australians. 

Through trusted partnerships with our customers our high performing team deliver innovative solutions across the transport, water, environment, buildings, defence and program management and consultancy markets.  

We are a team of over 1200 diverse, flexible, adaptable and skilled people providing a wide range of professional consulting services to the private and public sector. Our teams are digitally connected and geographically diversified to match the changing characteristics of our principal markets and have the expertise to serve our clients’ requirements through the full project lifecycle. 

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with great working conditions, continual career development, friendly, flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey. 

Typical benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
• Ability to work towards extra days off through time in lieu programs
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Project financial incentives
• Structured progression and development plans.
• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Diversity and Inclusion support

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

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