Assistant Project Manager

Overview Join the trusted team that delivers Australia’s major Defence Infrastructure projects. We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value. In Australia, KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs 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. Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company, KBR has created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR, you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values. The Opportunity The Assistant Project Manager (APM) role is an exciting opportunity for a junior project manager looking to take the next step in their career and to learn from the best in the market to grow their Project Management CV. The APM will work on a variety of impressive Defence and nuclear related projects and be mentored and supported by a team of industry specialists. The role will support Project Managers and Design Managers with project management tasks, delivery control, project audits and overall project quality control. Another key element of the role will involve assisting with tender submissions, including drafting technical content, coordinating document production, transmittal of documents and maintaining upcoming project management and design services pursuit registers. Responsibilities Coordinate proposal development activities with Sales and admin support staff Prepare operational and market sector internal governance reporting Support internal governance requirements for proposals and projects Coordinate market sector business development activities Plan, coordinate and support the conduct of internal and project workshops and other engagements Assist the entire team with administrative duties, including timesheets, travel, accommodation, functions, catering, etc Assist Project Managers & Design Managers with monitoring the project scope, including regular review of design documents and amendment of design documents to meet the client’s project brief, budget etc Who are you? The ideal candidate will have 5+ years post-graduate project management experience working with/for the Department of Defence. Tertiary qualifications in a related field are also preferred (project management, construction management, engineering, architecture). We are looking for someone who wants to further develop their skills whilst building a long term career with KBR’s Defence business. About us KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business works with customers across the nation to plan, design and deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure to meet the demands of the future for all Australians. Please click the link below to learn more about Infrastructure Solutions Australia and the markets that we operate in. The perks Benefits Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually The opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours of time off every 4 weeks Salary packaging and Novated leases Salary continuance (Income protection) 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 Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow. Defence experience desirable and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be Australian Citizens and either hold or be eligible for a Defence clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr