This is a remote position.
PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT, REMOTE/WFH PHILIPPINES
The Role: Senior Project Manage
The client : Australian project management and professional services company specializing in complex infrastructure, development, and construction projects across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Working hours: Between 7am-3pm BNE (5am-1pm Manila)
- Target start date: Before end of July
- VA Rate: $12 AUD per Hour (negotiable)
Roles and Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) reports to the Managing Director (MD) and Director
within the client's organization. The role requires the promotion of the organization's values. Our values are relationship based. We strive to build long-term relationships based on trust, partnership and collaboration.
Our values:
• Excellence: We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. Our team
of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering superior project management
services and achieving outstanding results for our clients.
• Passion: Passion is at the core of our company, driving us to go above and beyond
in delivering exceptional results and making a lasting impact in the construction
industry.
• Trust: Trust is a fundamental value we uphold, providing our clients with confidence
in our abilities to navigate complex projects and engagements, and deliver successful
outcomes on time and within budget.
• Curiosity: We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and improved ways to
enhance project efficiency, mitigate risks, and optimize outcomes. We leverage the
latest technologies and industry best practices to drive success
Leadership
• Promote the organizations' values at all times, setting an example for team members
and stakeholders
• Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth
within the team
• Represent the company in client, consultant, and industry meetings, bringing visibility
to the client
• Act as a key point of contact for your team, consultants, and other stakeholders,
ensuring clarity and accountability throughout all project phases.
Service Delivery
• Oversee the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of all projects, maintaining
high quality standards and consistency
• Review deliverables, conduct project reviews, and enforce quality assurance
procedures in line with company methodology
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and all relevant
company policies.
• Prepare detailed project implementation programs; monitor, control, and report on
performance against plan
• Take initiative in resolving project issues and participate actively in forums, training,
and industry events.
People and Culture
• Foster a team environment in a collaborative, continuous learning, and personal
development
• Lead, support, and mentor project team members, encouraging initiative and
problem-solving
• Build expert industry knowledge within teams, ensuring knowledge is shared and
retained
• Manage difficult personnel matters with respect and discretion, clarifying roles and
responsibilities as needed
Client
• Build lasting relationships with clients founded on trust, partnership, and collaboration
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of each client’s business, project needs, and objectives
• Communicate effectively to manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction
across multiple or large-scale projects
• Prepare, deliver, and follow up on project reports, briefings, and approvals to
maximise client engagement and confidence
• Proactively seek and capitalise on opportunities to deepen client relationships and
expand business opportunities
Finance
• Manage project finances to achieve revenue goals and profitability targets
• Accurately forecast budgets, revenue, margins, and bill rates across projects
• Prepare monthly invoices for services performed and oversee timely payment
collections
• Monitor receivables, revenue recognition, and margin targets, proactively addressing
financial risks
• Contribute to fee proposal preparation, revised fees for scope changes, and service
extensions to existing clients
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Allocate approximately 95% of your professional time to fee-generating activities that
service client needs, with around 5% of your time focused on marketing and business
development
• Assist in meeting the company target gross margin of 45% across your projects
• Ensure compliance with all responsibilities outlined in this role, the company's
policy manuals, and procedures
• Participate actively in Project Manager forums and contribute to fee proposal
development and service extensions to existing clients