Job Description
An opportunity for a Project Support Manager is currently available to join our team. This position will support the Senior Project Support Manager (S-PSM) and the National Project Support Manager to meet the objectives within the Project Support service line.
While this role does not deliver projects, it is critical for the support of the Defence contract and the successful development, delivery and operational incorporation of works into the Estate by other contractors to Defence. You will be exposed to some of Australia’s largest and complex building and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
- Assist the Senior Project Support Manager (S/PSM) with forward planning and staffing arrangements for Project Support Services, ensuring effective contribution and support.
- Contribute throughout all phases of project planning and execution to optimize supportability costs across the project lifecycle for Defence.
- Maintain close liaison with the S/PSM to stay updated on the forecast program of projects. Keep the Contract Authority informed about upcoming workloads.
- Provide accurate and timely information to the Senior Project Support Manager for monthly and other required reports.
- Supply financial information to the Estate Upkeep Service Delivery Team to aid in asset management and support Business Case proposals for Defence.
What you’ll bring
- Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian Citizenship Mandatory)
- Relevant construction and/or engineering industry certification and /or tertiary qualifications.
- Diploma in Project Management or equivalent experience preferred.
- Significant experience in a similar field, i.e. asset/project management and analysis in the building industry including understanding of the NCC (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards.
- Ability to rapidly acquire a strong understanding of the Defence Estate Quality; Management System (DEQMS) and respective Defence guidelines and standards.
More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.
Why work for us?
Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About The Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.