Contractors Representative - Project Director

Contractors Representative - Project Director

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

WA Other - WA

Industry:

Construction - Commercial

Contact Name:

Paul Gay

Contact Email:

paulg@foundationrec.com.au

Contact Phone:

Paul Gay

Date Published:

30-Apr-2026

Location - Regional Western Australia
  
We have been retained exclusively to source a Contractors Representative / Project Director to take full responsibility for the delivery of a circa $200M + complex Defence project. Reporting directly to Senior Management, this key leadership role will have a sole project focus with an approximate program of two years.
  
The Organisation
Recently recognized in the top "Ten" of the annual ADM Top 40 Defence Contractors list
Appointed to the Defence Infrastructure Panel (Major Construction) 
40+ Years Established "Australian Owned" Principal Contractor
Consistent quality and safety standards, in line with their certified management systems
Experienced project teams who understand the unique challenges of remote delivery
One of the organisation's "core strengths" identifies them as being regarded for fair, honest and straightforward dealing. It's widely known that clients can rely on the commitments they make and the manner in which they conduct themselves.
  
Key Deliverables
  • Your day-to-day tasks will vary significantly; however, key deliverables will remain consistent and will include the following.
  • Monitor, analyse and constructively review program, productivity, conformance and safety on projects.
  • Build and mentor project team capability and performance.
  • Monitor, mentor and ensure project team integration and resource management requirements.
  • Approve and progressively monitor project methodology in a proactive manner.
  • Maintain and enhance the company's reputation at all times.
  • Capabilities & Experience
 
This is a challenging and rewarding role where you'll rely on your previous senior leadership experience to deliver on commercial and financial requirements. Your experience in the principal contracting space will demonstrate your competency in project management, financial management, forecasting, and procurement.
  
To be considered you must be able to demonstrate/possess the following;
  • Construction Management / Engineering qualification
  • 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Tier 1/2 Principal Contractor environment (Including Defence project delivery experience)
  • Experience in managing major projects >$100M in project value.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate performance objectives for staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive the program to meet project objectives.
  • A well-developed "commercial acumen" derived from demonstratable, critical project dealings.
  • An awareness and commitment to cultural sensitives and awareness across the overall workforce and stakeholder interaction
  • Australian citizen with the ability to secure government security clearance.

The Rewards
Given the remote location of this role, our client has put together an exceptional package that makes significant consideration for the remote location including fully furnished accommodation, quarterly flights and paid travel time back to point of hire, generous uplift, full relocation support etc....
  
  
Interested?
If you wish to align your career with an industry leader whose recent growth reflects an organisation who is competitive in securing major government and private projects, call Paul Gay 0415379586 for an initial conversation or alternatively follow the prompts below to submit your resume for consideration
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