Senior Project Manager - HATRIC

About the role

The role is responsible for leading the delivery of the HATRIC project, ensuring successful outcomes are achieved within approved scope, time, budget, quality and risk parameters. The position will provide strategic leadership across all phases of project planning, design, procurement and delivery, while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and governance. Given the highly specialised nature of the HATRIC facility, which includes PC2 laboratories, clean rooms and other complex technical environments, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience delivering comparable projects. A strong understanding of laboratory and clean room design, commissioning, certification and regulatory compliance requirements is essential to ensure the facility meets all operational, safety and accreditation standards. The position provides strategic leadership across project delivery, stakeholder management, contract administration, systems integration, commissioning, handover and governance reporting. Acting as the Principal's Representative, the Senior Project Manager will oversee contractor performance, manage commercial and contractual matters, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure alignment between design intent and project outcomes. The role also ensures compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, University standards, laboratory and environmental requirements, workplace health and safety obligations, and governance frameworks associated with major public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of the HATRIC project, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed time, budget, quality and risk parameters.
• Act as the Principal's Representative, overseeing contract administration, contractor performance, commercial matters and key stakeholder relationships.
• Manage project programs, budgets, risks, design coordination and change control, ensuring compliance with governance, safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Coordinate complex building systems, commissioning, operational readiness, handover and project close-out to support a seamless transition into operations.
• Build strong relationships with researchers, end users, consultants, contractors and University stakeholders, providing clear communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• About You
• Tertiary qualifications in project management, construction management, engineering, architecture, building, or a related discipline, with significant experience delivering and administering technically complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within robust governance frameworks, with experience in risk management, reporting, audit and assurance processes, document control, and compliance requirements typical of large-scale or public sector projects.
• Proven experience delivering major health, education and/or commercial building projects, including complex technical facilities. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
• What we can offer
• This is a fixed term opportunity for two years based at the Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations
• Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
• Salary
• A competitive salary will be negotiated with the preferred candidate.
• Why join Griffith?
• As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities
• At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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