Project Manager | Alice Springs, NT - Australia
Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.
It is a condition upon your application that candidates are Australian or US citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.
The Project Manager is required to provide management of construction Projects, project teams and stakeholders. The Project Manager will provide technical, scope, budget, design, Safety and schedule advice to subcontractors, stakeholders and the client in all aspects of a project’s lifecycle. The Project Manager will work as part of the larger Amentum Projects and Construction team in achieving Project and Program success through coordinated Project Delivery as part of a program of works.
The Project manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and Projects and Construction Senior Managers. The Project Manager will work in a team environment, interacting with many site stakeholders (including customers) on a daily basis. A helpful, professional approach is required at all times.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provides support to the Proposals team prior to, during and following tenders. These tasks include the drafting of a Statement of Work and Response Schedule, bid analysis, organizing project documentation, providing vendor feedback and supporting contract negotiations.
Develop and implement the Project Management Plan for all phases of the project (Project Initiation, Project Execution, Construction, etc.) and communicates and coordinates the implementation of the plan with the project team.
Identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyse the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
Qualifications: Minimum Essential
Qualifications: Desirable
Experience: Minimum Essential
STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS
All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or USA citizens who are able obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance, applicable to each role.
It is a condition of employment that employees are Australian citizens or USA citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance, applicable to each role as the employee will be required to obtain a security clearance.
Compensation Details:
US: $170,000- $190,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
03/24/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
