- Immediate start at Balcatta office
- Defence Infrastructure project
- Ongoing project ~$50M in value
THE ROLE
Project Management & Delivery
- Lead project delivery from planning through to successful completion and closeout.
- Optimise resource allocation and monitor productivity against project targets.
- Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of project management systems.
Technical Leadership & Engineering
- Provide technical guidance on design, construction, modifications, and repairs.
- Ensure all engineered solutions are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant Australian Standards.
- Deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective engineering outcomes.
Commercial & Contract Management
- Manage project budgets, risks, opportunities, and commercial performance.
- Administer contracts and manage variations to maintain a strong contractual position.
- Ensure accurate monthly invoicing and contribute to project profitability.
Operations & Reporting
- Lead project meetings and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
- Maintain project sites, plant, and equipment in a safe and operational condition.
- Support forecasting, reporting, and the accurate recording of project performance data.
What we are looking for
- A multi-disciplinary engineering professional with strong technical capability across all project phases.
- Strong infrastructure/building experience on Defence projects
- Defence CFI Project experience.
- Experienced in developing detailed scopes of work and subcontract packages.
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors and project delivery from initiation through to completion.
- Ensures compliance with quality assurance (QA) requirements and project standards.
- Leads Defence HOTO (Handover/Takeover) processes and stakeholder coordination.
- Drives successful project closeout, including documentation, completion reporting, and lessons learned.
Qualification and requirements
- Eligible for Defence clearance
- Tertiary Engineering qualification in relevant discipline
This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.
If you have ADF experience that is relevant to this role, you are encouraged to apply.
THE BENEFITS
- A variety of benefits, including access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, CommBank and Telstra Mobile discount
- Novated lease options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid community service leave, to give back to your community
- Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership
Optional benefits to help you succeed:
- Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
- Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
- Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
Looking after your wellbeing
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
- First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
ABOUT DDR
DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.
We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
Discover more on our website or LinkedIn for more information.