HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• Join an experienced, close-knit team who pride themselves on delivering exceptional outcomes.
• The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand in the construction space and reputation for providing exceptional advisory services to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity

Due to increased demand from our clients in Melbourne, we are seeking talented and skilled Project Managers to join our Infrastructure Delivery team. This is an expression of interest. If you meet our criteria below, we will contact you for a brief telephone interview and add you to our talent pool for future opportunities.

You will lead multiple large and complex assignments and be responsible for implementing and managing the delivery of infrastructure projects through various life cycle phases, ensuring practices and procedures are carried out efficiently.

We provide a commitment to the continual development of your professional and behavioral competencies through internal, external and on-the-job training, and exposure to different elements of HKA Global to help you further your career.

Typically, these assignments would center on leading, or providing advice on, the following:

• Front end development of major infrastructure portfolios, programs and projects.
• Management of projects through the Preconstruction phase, using technical experience and knowledge to develop optimised project solutions.
• Project and Contract Management of projects through the Construction phase.
• Development and transformation of the project, program or portfolio management capability and capacity of clients.

Skills and Experience

You will have proven experience with project/technical management of large-scale transport (roads, bridges, and transport corridors) infrastructure projects. This will be coupled with excellent communication skills and a confident ability to work and liaise with our clients and significant stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in project delivery on transport infrastructure projects,
• Qualification in Engineering,
• Experience managing state departments (VPA, MRPV, RV), and local council projects,
• Ability to prioritise and manage own time in an environment with several competing requirements,
• The ability to take initiative and willingness to grow and develop internally,
• Experience with WHS, environmental and quality management systems,

• Client-side experience,
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, including proposal writing,
• Additional project management experience in water and energy infrastructure projects is valued,
• As a leading advisory business, additional consulting experience within strategic advisory, commercial advisory, or project controls is also valued.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

HKA operates as a flexible working environment in both hours and location however client demands may take precedence when required. 

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. 

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

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