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KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.
We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.
As our Design Project Manager (Rail), you will play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of major rail and transport infrastructure projects across NSW.
Reporting to the Discipline Manager, Project & Design Management, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex rail projects, taking accountability for project performance across scope, schedule, commercial outcomes, quality, risk and client satisfaction.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project or design manager who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys leading integrated teams to deliver impactful transport infrastructure outcomes.
Lead the delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
Take ownership of project outcomes, including program, budget, risk, quality and commercial performance.
Establish and manage project execution plans in line with KBR's project delivery frameworks.
Provide governance, assurance and strategic guidance across multidisciplinary project teams.
Manage project interfaces and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
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Support business development activities and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
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Support positioning and winning of new opportunities across local and national markets.
Assist with project pursuits of varying size and complexity.
Collaborate across business units to support integrated client solutions.
You are a proven project delivery leader with extensive experience delivering multidisciplinary rail and transport infrastructure projects.
You will ideally bring:
Significant experience in project management and/or design management within the rail sector.
Demonstrated success delivering complex infrastructure projects through design phases.
Strong commercial acumen, including management of budgets, fees, schedules and risk.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and consultant interfaces.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship management capabilities.
Well-developed communication, leadership and influencing skills.
A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
Professional registration and/or Chartered status will be highly regarded.
At KBR, we value you – here’s how.
While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.
Benefits include:
Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
Salary packaging and novated leases
Paid professional membership fees
Life/Health insurance discounts
Employee stock purchase plans
Personal career development plans
Growth and promotion opportunities
Great office environment with fantastic facilities
Access to health benefits programs
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