The RoleAs the world's most trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we’re committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better – reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.We understand both the urgency of the challenges facing our society and our responsibility to respond in an impactful and enduring way. Armed with this consciousness, we’re leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future, partnering with those who want to make a positive difference in the world.We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.Our Buildings Places Team in Perth are currently looking for an Associate Director working with our Defence team. You will be a highly experienced Project Manager who can win business and has an interest in diverse client-side project management and looks to improve client project delivery and value-added processes to Defence projects.Working throughout the project lifecycle, we’re one team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.About YouThis is a concept-completion Project Management role with pipeline across varied Defence projects and a future opportunity to work across a diverse range of other market sectors.This is an opportunity to partner with our clients in major project delivery and operate in a diverse role, which will generally require the successful candidate to have some or all the following:Relevant qualifications in Project Management or Engineering, such as a Bachelor of EngineeringAt least 12 years of prior and proven exposure to client-side Project Management consulting, specifically within Defence projectsA demonstrable understanding of State and Federal Government project management frameworksProven commitment to collaborative, ethical behaviour in a client-facing environmentStrong capability in managing projects autonomously while working closely with clients as a key advisor in contract administration, scheduling, costing and tender submissionsCommitment to safety and understanding of OHS best practice and obligationsDemonstrated experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team on complex multimillion-dollar projects with responsibility for outcomesKnowledge and understanding of procurement processes. Ability to provide strategic advice to clients and oversee procurement processesExcellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop comprehensive reports and submissionsExperience with administering contracts and overseeing the work of contractors, including negotiating variations and managing progress claims.