Project Lead- Facilities Management | Mon to Fri 38 hours | Balcatta Support Centre

Across Western Australia, Sodexo manages the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment of non-process infrastructure for clients in the mining and oil & gas sectors, delivering the quality catering, hospitality, and facilities services that keep the resource sector running.

Sodexo Projects is looking for an experienced Project Lead to join our professional, passionate team on a permanent, full-time basis. Based out of our Balcatta office with regular travel to sites as needed, this role calls for someone who combines strong technical capability with proven managerial skill to successfully deliver assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

• •Safely and compliantly manage and deliver building and construction projects in remote locations across Australia, primarily the Pilbara region of WA
• •Champion safety through regular site visits and on-the-ground leadership, working toward reduced incidents and a zero-accident culture
• •Deliver a broad project portfolio, including housing and village accommodation refurbishments, critical infrastructure upgrades and replacements, major civil works, airport upgrades, central facilities upgrades (dining rooms, kitchens, wet messes), and a range of minor works
• •Deploy and manage end-to-end Project Management services across multiple sites, including:

• •Defining project scope, planning, cost estimation, and schedule management
• •Delivering projects in line with client expectations, company objectives, and contractual requirements
• •Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• •Procuring the resources needed for assigned projects
• •Establishing and developing high-performing project teams
• •Reviewing and authorising construction planning, programming, and completion schedules
• •Reviewing and authorising subcontractor engagement and major subcontract variations
• •Support the wider Projects team, including the contract and commercial management function

• •Demonstrated project management experience in building and construction across multiple sites, ideally within the resources sector
• •Strong financial acumen with a track record of successful project delivery
• •Solid experience in tender/quote/bid preparation and evaluation
• •Strong work ethic and sound understanding of corporate requirements and processe
• •Proven business acumen in defining, measuring, and professionally implementing stakeholder relationship improvement initiatives
• •Proactive communicator with strong negotiation skills and the ability to present confidently to a range of audiences
• •High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Why choose Sodexo?

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people 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 outstanding benefits and recognition program!  

How to apply?  

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.  

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!  

 

Sodexo is a global leader in Quality-of-Life services, partnering with organisations across Australia to deliver exceptional food, facilities management, and workplace experience solutions. With a strong presence in corporate, resources, healthcare, and education sectors, we're driven by our purpose to improve quality of life for all we serve — and that starts with building a team who shares our passion for people.