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Project Director - Engineering & Projects

  • Adelaide, SA, Australia
  • Full time
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McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,300 people across Australia.

Our Engineering & Projects team delivers complex multidisciplinary projects across the Defence, industrial, resources, water and infrastructure sectors. We are recognised for delivering certainty through technical excellence, strong leadership and long-term client partnerships.

About the Role

With continued growth across our Engineering & Projects business, we're seeking an accomplished Project Director to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of complex multidisciplinary turnkey projects.

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll lead Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineering teams while driving commercial performance, strengthening client relationships and contributing to the ongoing growth of the Engineering & Projects Customer Stream. You'll play a key role in shaping project outcomes, mentoring future leaders and supporting the strategic direction of the business.

Our Engineering & Projects business delivers projects across a diverse range of industries, including Defence, mining and resources, water infrastructure, industrial facilities, marine, oil and gas, food and beverage, bulk material handling, structural, mechanical and piping (SMP), and general construction. This breadth of capability provides genuine project diversity, allowing you to oversee technically challenging projects, build lasting client partnerships and influence the successful delivery of major projects across Australia.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the successful delivery of multiple major engineering and construction projects.
  • Drive commercial performance, forecasting and project profitability.
  • Build and strengthen long-term client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers and project delivery teams.
  • Support business development, strategic planning and future tender opportunities.
  • Provide technical, commercial and operational leadership across the project portfolio. 

Executive Leadership Experience

We're looking for an accomplished leader who brings:

  • Experience leading portfolios of major engineering or construction projects.
  • Proven success building long-term client relationships and securing repeat business.
  • Strong business development, commercial and strategic planning capability.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing high-performing project teams.
  • A track record of improving project performance, profitability and operational outcomes.

What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years' experience delivering major engineering or construction projects.
  • Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability.
  • Demonstrated leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join McMahon Services?

  • Lead nationally significant Defence, industrial and infrastructure projects.
  • Influence business strategy and project delivery across a growing Engineering & Projects division.
  • Join an experienced executive leadership team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Long-term executive career opportunities within one of Australia's leading privately owned construction companies.
  • Competitive executive remuneration package, vehicle and employee benefits.
  • Ongoing leadership development through the MAC Learning Academy.

Ready to Lead at the Highest Level?

If you're an accomplished project leader looking to influence major project delivery while developing future leaders, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join McMahon Services.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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