Sean McCarthy, Project Director at JKR Group

Sean McCarthy

Project Director

Years at JKR Group:

2 year

Years in the Industry:

15 Years

Qualifications:

  • PG Cert Project Management, RMIT University
  • Associate Degree Civil Engineering, UQ
  • Diploma of Project Management
  • Certified Practising Project Manager (AIPM)
  • Certificate IV – WHS
  • Level 2 E&SC Designer

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About Sean

Sean is an accomplished Program and Project Manager with over 15 years of experience delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across Australia. With a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in delivered value, his expertise spans defence, civil infrastructure, health, education, aviation, mining, commercial, industrial, and remote Indigenous community development.

Throughout his career, Sean has held leadership roles with organisations including Sitzler, Downer, RoadTek, and Smart Nine Project Management, where he has successfully led multidisciplinary teams across feasibility, design coordination, procurement, construction delivery, and stakeholder management.

Sean is recognised for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to build strong, lasting relationships through integrity, honesty, and transparency. His practical approach and extensive project experience enable him to successfully deliver outcomes across complex stakeholder environments, remote locations, and fast-paced project programmes.