Manager - Project Performance 06 / 06 / 2025 Queensland, Australia

ADG Engineers are looking for a Manager - Project Performance to lead our project performance culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving project leadership, project governance, process improvement and execution, delivering project management tools and staff training, and project performance oversight and reporting across all practices and disciplines.

About Us

ADG Engineers, an Australian-owned company, leads the way in delivering exceptional projects across various engineering disciplines. Combining experience with innovative digital solutions, we redefine engineering possibilities. At ADG, we're dedicated to building a sustainable future and making a lasting impact on industries and communities.

Join our dynamic team that values innovation and excellence. Benefit from a supportive environment that fosters growth and development and supports your learning. At ADG Engineers, you'll find opportunities to thrive and make a difference.

Why Choose ADG :

• Innovative Projects : Work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of engineering.
• Supportive Environment : Benefit from a culture that fosters growth, development, and continuous learning.
• Sustainability Focus : Join a team committed to building a sustainable future.
• Career Growth : Opportunities to thrive and make a difference in your career.

About the Role :

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), this role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of our projects by actively engaging with project leaders and teams, providing project health guidance, and resolving issues promptly.The role would also be considered a pathway to mid-term succession planning for further roles as ADG executes our Strategic Plan. This individual should have strong leadership and background in Quality, Risk Management and Technical Leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Leadership : Assist project leaders in meeting their deadlines and achieving project delivery outcomes.
• Operations : Drive efficiencies to ensure projects remain on track and provide project teams with assistance to maximise project outcomes.
• Proactive Issue Resolution : Actively chase down and resolve project issues to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coaching and Guidance : Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on best practice project management approaches.
• Project Health Updates : Regularly inform the COO on the health and status of projects, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Innovation : Lead project delivery related to digital transformation / innovation, where project delivery excellence can be improved through its implementation.
• Strategic Planning : Execute project management strategies that enhance our project delivery, align with our organisational values, and drive business performance.

About You :

• BSc / BA Structural or Civil engineering (preferred), or a relevant field; MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years' experience as a project manager / director or relevant commercial role in the AEC industry.
• Strong ability to support and collaborate with project leaders to help them meet their deadlines.
• Skilled in coaching and guiding teams on best practices in project management.
• Effective in communicating project health updates to senior management.
• Proven history of successful project management and delivery, including experience in project governance at a Project Director level.
• Strong consulting experience including business systems, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills in developing leadership experience and capability.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate requirements clearly, with sound presentation skills.

Work Arrangement :

We are open to this being a full-time position or someone with more experience that could perform this role 4 days per week.

In return for your dedication to this role you will be rewarded with the following benefits :

• A competitive salary package.
• A flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.
• An engaging social calendar.
• Birthday Leave after 12 months of service.
• A comprehensive Paid Parental Leave scheme.
• Five weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service.
• Access to our purchased leave program.
• Access to our Health & Wellness Program.
• A workplace that promotes Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you are passionate about project management and have a track record of driving project success, we would love to hear from you!

Please provide a cover letter with your application addressing the key responsibilities and how you can make a difference at ADG Engineers.

Closing date for applications will be 20 June 2025!

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