About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. 

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Project Digital Leader in Adelaide, South Australia. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

As Project Digital Leader, you will lead the coordination and management of project digital delivery. Acting as the primary liaison between stakeholders, you’ll play a crucial role in implementing and driving the project’s digital strategy to success.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a key part in the successful digital delivery of construction programs of work through:

• Mobilisation and set-up of digital resources
• Digital delivery process set-up
• Digital management plan development, implementation, and execution (to support delivery and management of contract scope)
• Stakeholder coordination and change management
• Digital resource management
• Delivery vendor relationship management
• Digital project reporting
• Digital risk and opportunity reporting
• Digital enablement and continuous improvement

About you

• Bachelors degree (required) or Masters degree (preferred) in a technical based subject
• At least 15+ years of demonstrable experience in major design and construction projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, management, and partnering skills
• A demonstrated ability to influence and gain credibility with project teams, third-party delivery partners, and senior business stakeholders
• A strong understanding of the application of model-based engineering and information management in the construction process
• A strong understanding of engineering safety in design, as well as policy, procedures, and regulation as they relate to digital in construction
• A quality focused mindset which drives the ongoing review of scope requirements and the management, reporting and escalation of risks and issues
• The ability to solve complex problems through application of analytical and critical thinking
• Strong project and program management skills with experience in resource planning and management
• Strong financial acumen with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.