Project Manager | Capital Projects
Permanent Full Time
Perth CBD location
Adhoc Site Visits Required

We are seeking a motivated Projects Manager to drive the successful delivery of capital projects across UGL’s contract with Chevron. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, build strong client relationships, champion safety excellence, and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic operational environment.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a project management role. You'll be at the forefront of delivering critical infrastructure and maintenance projects that support the ongoing success of world-class energy operations.

You'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to lead complex, high-value capital projects
• A highly visible role with direct client engagement
• A strong safety-first culture
• Support from an experienced leadership team
• A focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• The chance to shape team culture and mentor future leaders

About the Role

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and client requirements.

Acting as the primary interface between UGL and Chevron management teams, you will oversee project planning, execution, financial performance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and compliance activities while driving operational excellence and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for UGL project activities on site
• Lead project delivery to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and commercial objectives are achieved
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with client representatives, site teams, and subcontractors
• Mentor, coach, and develop project teams to achieve exceptional performance
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives through UGL's Centre of Excellence
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, estimates, and financial reporting

·Promoting a proactive and positive safety environment by championing UGL’s One HSE culture

• Monitor KPI performance and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, statutory regulations, and company procedures
• Oversee risk management, audits, compliance reviews, and non-conformance resolution
• Support industrial relations matters and contribute to a positive workplace culture
• Prepare and present monthly performance and project reports to stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Relevant Trade Qualification and/or Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior project leadership role
• Strong background delivering projects within construction, maintenance, resources, infrastructure, or energy environments
• Proven experience managing budgets, commercial performance, and project financials
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contractors
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills
• Advanced reporting, planning, and project management capabilities
• High level proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite

What You'll Bring:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

About Us:
UGL is a market leader in end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are a proud member of the CIMIC Group of Companies, partnering with global firms, government agencies, and public institutions to deliver excellence in sectors such as oil and gas, rail, power, defense, and renewables.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Indigenous Australians, and mature-aged candidates.

Please Note:
As part of the recruitment process, you may undergo a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply today!
Applications close: 4th September 2026.
Contact: chelsea.winterbottom@ugllimited.com

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