Project Director
Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
Our team is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Project Director to join our Project Execution team. Initially this role will be based from our Brisbane office, with the intention for the position to transition to a site-based rotation in approx. Q1 2026.
About the role
- Demonstrate full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to the site project team.
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Manages scope, cost and schedule for the defined area of responsibility, applying analytical skills to forecast trends, ensuring change management is applied.
- Oversee, motivate and monitor the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
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Apply knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan and provide on-site construction support.
- Ensure project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analyzed.
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Manage customer representatives (established relationship) and other significant stakeholders.
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Manage execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress and identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.
About you
- Tertiary engineering degree in the relevant discipline
- Eligible for Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) certification or equivalent.
- Extensive experience, including relevant years of supervisory, and/or technical experience; EPCM project experience in a relevant field.
- Experience on EPCM projects in the execution phase, from the commencement of detailed engineering, coordination of procurement activities and management of construction contracts.
- Experience in management of significant value purchase orders and contracts for NPI and SMPEI project execution, including package formation, tender evaluation and award, contract administration and management of contractor reports, claims and issues resolution through to contract completion and closeout.
- Technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline and proven experience in package management on similar size projects, with associated commercial and contractual experience.
- Efficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Can organize information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.
Why Ausenco?
We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:
- Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
- Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
- Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
- Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.
Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Join us and work a better way.
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