Project Manager - Alice Springs

Looking for a meaningful career move and a life less ordinary? Alice Springs offers a unique lifestyle in one of Australia's most iconic and vibrant regions. With a stunning desert landscape, a strong sense of community, and adventure right on your doorstep, this is more than just a job—it's a lifestyle upgrade.

Whether you're chasing wide-open spaces, starry skies, or a slower pace with real work-life balance, you'll find it here.

RPS is looking for a motivated and experienced client-side Project Manager to join our Alice Springs team in a full-time, permanent role. Working across a diverse range of Building, Property and Infrastructure projects, you will partner with government and private sector clients to deliver successful project outcomes.

You will enjoy working with RPS if you are committed to a role in project management which offers you scope, autonomy, challenge, collaboration, stakeholder engagement and a place at the front line on major projects. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised, and success is celebrated.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years of demonstrated recent construction project experience with underground infrastructure project experience desirable.
• Professional qualifications in project management, architectural, engineering, construction management or similar.
• A good understanding and proven experience in managing construction contracts and contract administration, with managing contractor contract experience is highly desirable.
• Good client and stakeholder management, as well as leadership skills.
• Well-developed spoken and reporting/ writing skills with strong competence in computer software including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with Microsoft Project desirable. 
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Completed construction site health and safety course.
• AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
• Australian citizenship and holding or successfully obtaining and retaining a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.

What's on offer!

Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a welcoming and collaborative work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development and well-being; these include but are not limited to:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
• Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
• Paid We are a proudly accredited a Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging;
• Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

About Us

RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a global consulting firm with 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in 120+ countries. Our mission is to provide smart, sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In the Australia Asia Pacific region, RPS has over 500 professionals delivering high-value client-side consulting across Defence, infrastructure, environmental services, and urban planning. As part of the global Tetra Tech network, we offer exceptional opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.

RPS NT has been established for over 14 years and we have a team of trusted and experienced project management professionals working on projects across the Northern Territory.

Ready for a Change?

If you're looking for a fresh start, professional growth, and a rewarding career, then Alice Springs is the right place and we want to hear from you.

We are a proudly Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter.