Senior Project Manager

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Adelaide, South Australia, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead delivery of major infrastructure programs in a client-side environment, managing safety, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder alignment across design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and support multiple concurrent projects through varied contractual models.
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Senior Project Manager

Join us today!

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes through a collaborative and practical approach.

Creating a strong and inclusive culture is a key part of our success and growth, genuine collaboration across the business underpins how we work. As a company, KBR has built an open environment where people matter, are valued, and supported.

We partner with a range of private and public sector clients to help plan, manage and deliver large scale, complex capital investment programs across essential infrastructure sectors.  These programs span diverse assets and create long-term benefits for communities. Our teams work closely with client organisations and delivery partners to improve safety, reliability, value for money, sustainability, and stakeholder outcomes.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead delivery of major infrastructure programs and projects within a client-side environment. You will play a key role in influencing outcomes across the project lifecycle by working collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Success in this role will rely on your ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders including asset owners, construction partners, designers, vendors, regulators, and community representatives. You will navigate competing priorities and expectations to drive alignment, manage risk, budget and achieve successful project outcomes.

As a key member of this team, you will be required to:

  • Ensure key projects and programs are delivered safely, on time and in accordance with cost, technical, environmental, operational, and social requirements.
  • Lead design development, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases across multiple concurrent projects or programs through a variety of contractual models.
  • Support continuous improvement of project and program management capabilities, systems and processes.
  • Identify and implement improvements in ways of working that benefit individuals, teams, or the broader program.

Who are you?

To succeed in this opportunity the skills and experience required are:

  • Demonstrated experience in a client-side or consultant Senior PM capacity
  • Strong communication and reporting skills with experience working across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Understanding of various delivery/contractual models and legislative WHS requirements
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail in reporting

Who are we?

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.

Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve. Our expertise and adaptability is unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better.

In Australia, KBR employ over 1200 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, Family 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
  • Time in Lieu program, work towards extra leave days each month
  • Salary packaging and Novated leases
  • Paid professional membership fees
  • Life/Health insurance discounts
  • Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
  • End of trip facilities
  • Employee stock purchase plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Personal Career development plans
  • Growth and promotion opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion support

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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Skills Required

  • Demonstrated experience in a client-side or consultant senior project management capacity
  • Strong communication and reporting skills working across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Understanding of various delivery and contractual models
  • Knowledge of legislative WHS (workplace health and safety) requirements
  • Experience leading design development, procurement, construction and commissioning across multiple concurrent projects
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail in reporting

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KBR, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by KBR, Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.

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The Company
Belfast
22,677 Employees

What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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