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About the Role

This senior leadership role is responsible for the successful delivery of medium to highly complex rail projects across New South Wales. You will provide strategic project leadership, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially, and in accordance with KBR's governance frameworks. A significant aspect of this role is bringing practical experience from contractor-led environments, including Design & Construct (D&C), Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), and alliance delivery models to strengthen KBR's delivery capability, mentor project teams, and drive best-practice project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion.
Take accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction.
Provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
Drive governance excellence through effective project controls, reporting, and commercial management.
Act as a trusted advisor and strategic interface with clients, delivery partners, and contractors.
Manage project delivery within contractor-led and D&C environments.
Mentor and support developing project managers and technical leaders.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management capability across the Rail and Transport business.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSSE requirements.

Requirements

A degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience delivering rail infrastructure projects within consultancy, contractor, or integrated delivery environments.
Proven experience managing medium to large-scale transport infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of Design & Construct delivery models and contractor-led project environments.
Sound commercial acumen and experience managing project financial performance.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience mentoring project managers and developing project delivery capability.

Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Commercial Acumen
Risk Management
Quality Management
Client Relationship Management
Governance
Project Controls
Reporting
Safety Culture

Location

New South Wales

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Principal
Senior

Education Level

Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation
Formal Project Management certification (PMP, AIPM or equivalent)

Benefits

A flexible and supportive working environment.
Industry-leading professional development and career pathways.
Access to global expertise and technical networks.

About the Company

At KBR, we deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives.
With a strong presence across Australia's transport sector, we are helping shape the future of rail infrastructure through innovative, sustainable, and client-focused delivery.
At KBR, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.
We are proud of our collaborative culture and our focus on career development, technical excellence, and meaningful project delivery.