Project Director | Infrastructure

We are seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead the successful delivery of a major capital works program in Melbourne. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the citys most significant infrastructure portfolios. As Project Director you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a high-profile capital works program. You will lead multidisciplinary teams drive project performance and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Responsibilities Lead Project Delivery : Oversee the execution of a major capital plan ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes. Strategic Oversight : Provide leadership in project and program management ensuring alignment with client goals and organisational standards. Team Leadership : Inspire and manage high-performing teams fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. Contract & Commercial Management : Oversee procurement strategies contract negotiations and commercial performance. Schedule & Risk Management : Ensure robust planning scheduling and risk mitigation strategies are in place and effectively managed. Business Development : Support growth initiatives and contribute to the development of new business opportunities. Capability Building : Mentor and develop internal teams to strengthen delivery capability across the business. Qualifications We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Extensive Industry Experience : Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in infrastructure project delivery. Educational Background : Degree-qualified in Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related discipline. Local Expertise : Must have full Australian working rights and be currently residing in Australia. Client Engagement : Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and clients. Strategic Thinking : Demonstrated experience in implementing growth strategies tailored to local market conditions. Leadership Excellence : Strong leadership and team development capabilities. Communication Skills : Exceptional written and verbal communication including report and bid writing. Innovative Mindset : A track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects : Key Skills Project / Program Management Cold Calling Construction Estimating Construction Experience Restoration Restoration Industry Experience Project Management Microsoft Project Team Management Auto Estimating Financial Management Contracts It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes / CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property ofTurner & Townsend and arenot subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency / Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. Remote Work No Employment Type Full-time Experience years Vacancy 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr