Senior Consultants/Project Managers – Defence Infrastructure

We’re seeking experienced Senior Consultants and Managers to join our Canberra-based team, delivering impactful work across defence industries and federal government infrastructure projects.

At KPMG, we partner closely with clients to shape strategic infrastructure investments, leveraging deep industry expertise and practical insights to drive meaningful outcomes.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in Australia’s critical infrastructure and defence sectors, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing or managing project plans and schedules using tools like Primavera, MS Project, or similar.
• The ability to identify risks and cost variations and, propose corrective or mitigation strategies.
• An understanding of or the ability to develop and maintain project cost estimates and budgets.
• Confidence in preparing and analysing cost reports and forecasts, resource planning and progress reports.
• Developing cost control policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Coordination skills to guide stakeholders in support of schedule planning and alignment.
• Using quantitative data to support client project teams to make informed decisions.
• Performing on-site reviews to assess the strengths of key processes and controls.
• Contract administration and commercial management processes on projects.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Proven experience in project environments across defence infrastructure or other capital-intensive industries, ideally in client-side advisory, project management, or project controls.
• Prior consulting or advisory experience within a Project Management consultancy, Head Contractor, Construction Management, or Big 4 environment is highly regarded.
• Strong capability in managing key project elements including cost, risk, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, approvals, and communications across the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to understand client challenges and contribute to effective project delivery solutions.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in industry-standard estimating, planning, and project management software systems.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership or certification with professional bodies such as AIPM or Engineers Australia is encouraged.
• Defence clearance (NV1) or eligibility to obtain one.