Project Lead | Mon to Fri 38 hours | Balcatta Support Centre

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000people worldwide and thousands here in Australia.Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are.

No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees. At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary,many development opportunities and an outstandingbenefits and recognition program!

Sodexo is seeking experienced Project Leads to join our extremely professional and passionate team on a permanent, full time basis on a long-term contract. The role is based out of the Balcatta office with site travel required as needed.

• Responsible for the safe, compliant management of projects to a major mining company located in the Pilbara
• Focused on deploying, adapting, and implementing end to end Project Management services for Sodexo Project Team across multiple sites
• Defining project scopes, planning, estimating and managing costs and schedule performance on projects that could include housing refurbishments, village accommodation refurbishments, critical infrastructure upgrades/replacement, major civil upgrade works (carparks), upgrades to airports, central facilities upgrades, including dining room, kitchen, wet mess and a large volume of minor works projects
• Completing assigned projects in compliance with client expectations, company objectives, and all contractual documentation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Procuring necessary resources for assigned projects
• Establishing and developing effective project teams
• Authorizing construction planning, programming, and completion schedules
• Authorizing engagement of subcontractors and all major subcontract variations
• Provide support to Clients through the provision of standardised Project Management services (e.g. predictable quality and cost of services)
• Provide support to contract management of deliverable projects
• Contribute to an overall improvement in safety through safety walks or similar - reduce incidents and accidents and achieve a zero-accident culture and mindset

• Degree qualified – Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering and/or Construction/Project Management and/or Quantity Surveying or extensive proven Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience of project management deliverables across multiple sites, with a preference to the mining sector
• High level of financial acumen with strong P&L performance delivery
• Strong tender/quote/bid preparation and evaluation knowledge
• Strong work ethics and an understanding of corporate requirements and processes
• Strong professional business acumen to ensure all client relationship improvement initiatives are professionally defined measured, implemented and controlled
• High level of business case presentation and pro-active communication skills with the ability to professionally negotiate and achieve positive client relationship outcomes

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.   

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.