Associate Director - Project & Program Delivery

Company Description

KPMG's Infrastructure, Assets & Places (IAP) group look for talented individuals who share our purpose of building a better Australia through the planning, procurement, delivery and optimisation of infrastructure, assets, and places.

As part of a global group of infrastructure specialists, the IAP team has the experience and expertise at every stage of the project lifecycle across a diverse range of infrastructure and engineering works. We understand the complex challenges in delivering major infrastructure projects. We thrive on this complexity and the discipline, collegiality, and vision that is required to drive successful outcomes.

Our Project and Program Delivery (PPD) team strategically partner with our clients to increase their likelihood of success by addressing challenges in developing and delivering major infrastructure projects and programs of work. We provide integrated project management, project assurance, integrated project controls (cost estimation, planning & scheduling, qualitative & quantitative risk management, cost and schedule contingency management. change control and document management), planning and design and, contract compliance and assurance advice using data-driven tools and methodologies and provide practical and reliable project support services.

PPD is currently seeking candidates at the Associated Director level to join us supporting our clients across a wide range of sectors, including energy, water & wastewater, transport, nuclear, social infrastructure and telecommunications.

Job Description

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include

• Qualifications in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical), Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Experience in a Project Management/Controls/Risk/Planning functions with cost, risk, schedule or change experiences coupled with appropriate skills in procedures for Project Controls implementation and management.
• Knowledge of best industry practice Project Management, Project Controls and Risk/Contingency Management (e.g., RES Contingency Guideline, PMBOK, Total Cost Management AACE, ISO 31000, PMI Standards, etc).
• Recent experience in providing integrated project control (cost, schedule, risk, contingency, change control and document management), cost estimating and/or quantity surveying, and project assurance services for infrastructure projects
• Experience using industry planning, cost, and project management software systems (such as Oracle Primavera P6, Lumivero @Risk, Safran Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, CostX, Expert Estimate, Acumen Fuse / Risk, ACONEX, Microsoft Project MSP, etc.)
• Experience with establishing project details such as the project baselines, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures and resource planning, project specification and requirements.
• Contract administration and commercial management on capital projects.

Qualifications

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.