Project, Program and Asset Services team
Just like the world around us, business is evolving, whether it’s through innovative thought, seamless solutions or through the personal attributes of its people. Our Project, Program and Asset Services (PPAS) team partners with our clients and provides a deep understanding of their business needs, proactive involvement in the markets and communities we work in, and a commitment to making every day better.
We embrace the fact that people are our greatest asset. It’s our people that set us apart, and who our clients keep coming back to. Passionate and dedicated about what we do and the culture we have developed, we believe that the key to our success is the teamwork and collaboration we have fostered, not only within our PPAS team, but right across the Beca Group.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager and Contract Administrator to join our growing PPAS team in Melbourne. This role will suit someone who enjoys leading project delivery, building strong client relationships and working across one or more of our priority markets, including airports, buildings, industrial, energy, water and defence.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients, bringing strong project management and contract administration capability, excellent attention to detail and clear, confident communication.
As part of a high-performing team, you will also help lead and coach others, supporting the growth of our people while contributing to excellent delivery and trusted client partnerships.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Lead project management and contract administration across our priority markets.
Build trusted client relationships through excellent delivery, attention to detail and strong communication.
Work across airports, buildings, industrial, energy, water and defence projects.
Access industry-leading specialists.
Lead, coach and support team members as part of a collaborative, high-performing PPAS team.
What we’ll like about you
To succeed in this role, we are seeking someone with demonstrated project management and contract administration experience, and a passion for working across multiple markets including airports, buildings, defence, industrial, energy, and water and defence. markets
You will have well-developed project management and contract administration experience and capability, including leadership, procurement, cost control and the management of complex projects in accordance with relevant Australian standards. You will also bring an in-depth understanding of project management principles and a desire to continue progressing professionally in this field.
You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. You will also bring the confidence and capability to develop new client and stakeholder relationships, strengthen existing relationships, identify and secure new projects, and partner with the team to lead and support bids.
You will enjoy mentoring junior team members, helping shape their growth and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
An appropriate tertiary qualification aligned to project management, engineering or another related discipline is required. Certification from the Australian Institute of Project Management, Project Management Institute or Engineering Australia will be highly regarded, along with a positive and tenacious attitude, an ability to make things happen and alignment with our company purpose to “Make everyday better”.
What we offer
A career with Beca will provide you with:
Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, alongside industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.
Who is Beca?
Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.
‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.
At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.
As a people-focused business, we understand that work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team.
This role can also be offered on a permanent part-time basis.
Ready to make the move? / Apply now
If you want to make every day better, apply online today! If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com
