Project Manager - Defence Projects | Darwin, NT

Overview

Manage end-to-end delivery of $30M defence construction projects in Darwin, NT.

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• budget management
• progress reporting
• construction delivery
• risk management
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage stakeholders at all levels, and drive strong commercial, contractual and project performance outcomes. This role will oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards. -Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. -Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts and resourcing plans. -Conduct regular reviews, identify issues early and initiate corrective actions. -Prepare and present progress reports, performance updates and project documentation. -Manage planning, execution and delivery of construction projects up to $30M. -Lead and mentor a high-performing project team, promoting a positive culture. -Ensure safety, environmental and quality requirements are met across all works. -Implement effective project strategies across procurement, engineering and construction. -Oversee contract administration, commercial performance and risk management.

Requirements

• degree-qualified
• procore
• primavera
• 10 years
• financial management
• leadership

What You Bring

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our client's team, delivering a portfolio of Defence projects across Darwin, NT. -Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or similar -Strong understanding of contractual, legal and commercial project requirements -Proficiency with project software such as Procore, MS Project or Primavera P6 -Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and make informed decisions -Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams -Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills -Advanced financial management capability including forecasting and cost controls -Minimum 10 years’ project management experience within the construction industry -Experience delivering projects $10M+ (Defence or Government works advantageous) -Construction White Card required

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About Celotti Workforce

-They serve dynamic sectors—building, infrastructure, resources, agribusiness and marine—deploying both blue‑and white‑collar teams. -Their business model blends labour‑hire, permanent placement, managed workforce and outcome‑based staffing. -Typical projects span civil construction, oil & gas, offshore marine, agribusiness operations and large‑scale infrastructure. -With national and New Zealand reach, they source, mobilise and manage personnel even in remote and challenging environments. -They’ve carved a niche in Indigenous engagement (TRACKS program) and special offshore/marine crew placement.

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