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Project Manager - Maritime

KBR, Inc.
Department:Project Management
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Perth
Location:Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$100,000 - A$140,000
Skills:
PROJECT MANAGEMENTMARITIME ENGINEERINGSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENTPROPOSAL PREPARATIONCOMMUNICATION
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Job Description

Posted on: May 6, 2025

KBR is very well positioned to support the Department of Defence to deliver on the Commonwealth Government’s nuclear submarine infrastructure program.Are you a maritimeengineer or a leader, want to develop your nuclear technical skillset, and be a part of this nuclear maritime future?

We would love to talk to you

! Creativity, collaboration and excellence are at the heart of KBR’s vision. Does this resonate with yo

u? Are you excited by the thought of working on some of Australia’s largest, nation-changing changing projects across Defence and other exciting industries that are helping to shape Australia’s future? Join us on the journ

ey.We value an inclusive and diverse work environment and are working together to build a culture that embraces each other’s unique strengths and experienc

es. Our people are important to us, and you will play a key role in contributing to the success of our business. We believe in empowering our employees, nurturing development within a culture of trust. We are looking for someone that is willing to step up and build upon opportunities. We will encourage and empower you to work in a way that suits your style and look forward to discussing the ways in which we can build succ

ess. The Opportunity – Perth, Aust

ralia We currently have a great role for a Project Manager - Maritime to join one of the most talented and respected engineering teams in Australia. Working within Perth office, you will be getting involved with design and planning activities for large-scale, multi-discipline maritime facilities with a specific focus on Defence maritime infrastructure. You will be required to lead large, multidisciplinary engineering projects, coordinating between various disciplines, managing complex and often conflicting project requirements, and balancing stakeholder needs. The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to maintain clear and effective communication throughout each project’s life

cycle. You will also be an integral part of the maritime and Defence business development activities in WA, by nurturing relationships within the market, and preparation of proposals. Ideally, you will have a holistic understanding of the maritime Defence market, undertake early pursuit positioning and collaborate internally with the relevant Market Directors, Industry Leads and Discipline Ma

nagers. Depending on your skillset, there will also be opportunities to get involved with other maritime projects (general cargo facilities, oil & gas and green energy) and across a variety of sectors (bridges, water, transport, infrastructure

, etc.). This role will see you delivering fit for purpose solutions for our clients, ranging from feasibility to design and construction phase services. There are also opportunities to lead and develop a diverse group of engineers and support staff who are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our

clients. Wh

o are you?The below skills and experience is

  • preferred;Eligible for Australian Defence clearance (i.e., Australian Citizenship
  • required)Minimum 20 years’ professional experience in infrastructure sector designing &/or delivering Maritim
  • e projectsDemonstrated project management experience, including leading large, multidisciplinary projects with complex re
  • quirementsDemonstrated proposal preparation experience along with the ability to write clearly and fluently about technical subjects or project delivery meth
  • odologies.Experience working with the Defence sector and an understanding of how the Defence sector manage
  • s projectsBachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering d
  • iscipline.Eligible for Chartered Professional Membership of Engineers Australia, or ability to apply for within agreed
  • timeframe.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and build effective proj
  • ect teams.Prior business development within maritime/defence would be highly

regarded. Bene

fits of KBRAs a company KBR have undergone some seismic changes in the last few years and are a truly cohesive company delivering exceptional results. We are authentically people centric and we strike a great balance between offering a highly supportive team environment, whilst giving people the freedom to perform to the best of the

  • ir ability.We offer flexible working arrangements including flexibility with hours as well as your wo
  • rk locationOngoing professional development and promotion op
  • portunitiesPaid professional memb
  • ership feesA global business with a
  • local feelA variety of work across a wide range of projects and mar
  • ket sectorsAn opportunity to work with technically eminent pr

ofession

als About UsKBR have been established for over 100 years and we pride ourselves on being an innovative and forward-thinking company with a reputation for delivering on challenging and complex engineering projects. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies aroun

d the world. So ho

w do I apply?If what you've read resonates with your values, experience and career aspirations then we want to hear from you! Even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” please click apply and upload your resume and

cover letter.

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