Project Manager

Canberra is continuing to evolve as a key hub for public sector investment, community development, and essential infrastructure. We’re looking for an ambitious and motivated Project Manager to join our Bureau Veritas – Buildings and Infrastructure team in Canberra, supporting the delivery of projects that strengthen communities and public assets across the ACT. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio, including health facilities, community infrastructure, local council projects, and commercial fit-outs. Working in a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, you’ll contribute to projects that improve how people live, work, and connect across Canberra. As a Project Manager, you’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle—from early planning and design through procurement, delivery, and handover. You’ll work closely with clients, designers, contractors, and internal specialists to translate complex ideas into successful, well-coordinated outcomes.

Responsibilities

Supporting and managing end-to-end project delivery across design, procurement, construction, and handover; Working client-side within a consultancy environment across a diverse mix of projects, including health, community infrastructure, local government, and commercial fit-outs; Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams to ensure clarity, accountability, and momentum; Engaging with architects and designers to guide outcomes aligned with client requirements, programme, and budget; Assisting with procurement strategies, risk management, and delivery planning; Supporting contract administration and superintendent functions, working closely with delivery partners; Monitoring budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline; Proven experience in a related role, ideally within a consultancy or client-side environment; Exposure to end-to-end project delivery across design, procurement, and/or construction phases; Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse project teams; Design phase capability and confidence contributing to consultant coordination and design discussions; An understanding of procurement, risk identification, and delivery processes, with a desire to grow leadership capability; Experience supporting contract administration and contributing to commercial and compliance outcomes; Sound financial and programme awareness, with the ability to track budgets and delivery milestones; A professional, solutions-focused mindset and commitment to quality outcomes

Nice to have

Defence experience (desirable)

Benefits

Competitive salary; Cultural leave to honour traditions and community; Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform; Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s; Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa; Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal; Superannuation Salary Sacrifice; Opportunity to advance your career