Mechanical Project Manager
Fantastic opportunity for experienced Mechanical Project Manager with heavy industrial manufacturing experience to join a leading global manufacturing company on a long-term contract basis.
Role Details
We are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager that has experience with process line equipment upgrades including mechanical, structural, electrical and automation equipment. Confident working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for;
-Leading and Project Managing some major upgrade projects at a leading manufacturing site.
-Development and review of mechanical designs.
- Preparation of work scopes and tender documents.
- Procurement of Equipment and contract management
- Control of engineering package budget and schedule
- Implementation, review and sign off of QA activities associated with the purchase and install of equipment
- Development and management of safety management plan specific to projects.
- Involvement in Hazard and Risk analysis activities
- Undertake in conjunction with specialists / contractor’s design and constructability reviews
- Development of installation plans and associated execution documentation.
- Define work permit requirements for site works activities
- Management of onsite contractors
- Supervision of mechanical installation works.
- Commissioning of equipment and process systems.
- Overseeing contractors for civil work and infrastructure on site
The successful candidate will have;
-Mechanical engineering background with an associated degree in engineering
- Site experience (safety systems, safe system of work documentation, contractor supervision, project close out etc).
- Minimum of 7+ years in a relevant position.
- Strong brownfield project experience
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Project management skills
- Good communication and organisation skills to interface with a multi-disciplined team and stakeholders at the design stage and contractors at the installation phase.
- Skills and experience to develop engineering scope of works around tasks briefs (developing options to address the task brief, documenting the options as per site and company standards)
- Design management skills with a proven systematic approach to ensure the design output meets the stakeholder requirement
- Experience with Project feasibility investigations, directing others on best engineering solutions.
- Experience with using AutoCAD and 3D modelling programs will be advantageous
- Experience in the following design applications will be advantageous:
1. Safeguarding of equipment and compliance to AS4024
2. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
3. Structural and lifting equipment
4. Strip transport and conveyors
5.Furnace and Ovens
6.Utilities and metering requirements
7.Automation Systems – Mechanical Design
8.Crane and Lifting Equipment
Mechanical Project Manager
Mechanical Project Manager
Salary:
$75 - 85 / Hour
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
VIC - Melbourne - VIC
Industry:
Engineering
Reference:
4020049
Contact Name:
Kitty Whitehead
Contact Email:
kwhitehead@designandbuild.com.au
Date Published:
18-Mar-2026
