ABOUT AMPOL

We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future.
About the role
Are you a strategic and hands on construction leader with a track record of delivering complex, high-value, multi-site retail and infrastructure programs? We’re seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of a national capital works portfolio, spanning full knockdown rebuilds, format upgrades, and equipment rollouts.
This is not a traditional project management role. While you will oversee individual project delivery, the critical expectation is proven program management expertise. You will be responsible for governing multiple concurrent workstreams across a national portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment, robust governance, and seamless integration at scale. This means orchestrating diverse stakeholders, embedding commercial and risk controls across programs, and reporting with confidence at the executive level.
As the program lead, you will set the standard for governance, commercial discipline, project administration, and stakeholder engagement while still maintaining a strong focus on safety, risk management, and on the ground execution.
In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll report to the National Construction Manager and be accountable for portfolio planning, risk and safety leadership, stakeholder management, commercial governance, and continuous improvement, delivering projects and programs that are safe, sustainable, and aligned with business priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure stage gates, procurement policies, and delegated authority are followed.
• Program Governance & Strategic Alignment: Ensure all projects within the capital works program are aligned to business priorities, resourced appropriately, and governed through stage gates and portfolio review processes.
• Decision-Making: Hold delegated authority for program level decisions on scope, sequencing, contractor engagement, and capital allocation within defined thresholds, with escalation to the National Construction Manager as required.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and manage integrated workstreams using tools like Primavera, MS Project.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with Retail Ops, HSE, Finance, Authorities, and external partners.
• Commercial Management: Oversee CAPEX forecasting, procurement, and cost discipline.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce WHS, OEMS, and AS/NZS standards with rigour.
• Continuous Improvement: Embed lessons learned, sustainability initiatives, and process enhancements into delivery.
• Team Culture: Lead with resilience, model ethical behaviour, and mentor high-performing teams.

WHY JOIN US?

This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative, program level capital works on a national scale, shaping not just individual projects, but the long term future and delivery standards of a market leading retail network.
We’re seeking a construction leader who thrives at both the strategic and operational level, someone capable of steering the direction of a national program, driving governance and commercial excellence, while ensuring safe, cost effective outcomes on the ground. In this role, your impact will extend well beyond delivery, you’ll influence how major programs are conceived, governed, and executed across Australia.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex multi-site programs, ensuring time, cost, and quality benchmarks are met.
• Manage integrated master schedules and resource planning across national retail developments.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Property, Ops, Finance, Environment, Regulatory) to deliver cohesive project outcomes.
• Drive contractor performance, scope control, and risk mitigation across all phases.
• Uphold safety, environmental compliance, and statutory obligations on all project sites.
• Produce concise reporting for executive leadership on progress, risk, and performance metrics.
• Champion a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder excellence.