Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established commercial builder delivering projects across government, defence and other public funded sectors throughout Victoria.
With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work ranging from $2M to $15M, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from design through to completion while enjoying a healthy balance between office-based management and site involvement.
Based from a Melbourne inner suburb head office, you will manage multiple projects across regional and metropolitan Victoria, with all travel and accommodation expenses fully covered.
The Opportunity
- Deliver commercial construction projects valued between $2M and $15M.
- Strong pipeline of government, defence and public sector projects.
- Initial projects include a $9M school project, a $2M project commencing in October, and a further $10M Development Victoria project in the pipeline.
- Melbourne inner suburb office base with periodic site visits as required.
- Full travel and accommodation provided, including a company credit card.
- Salary package between $170,000 - $230,000 depending on experience.
- Autonomous role suited to an experienced Project Manager with strong commercial capability and a proven delivery track record.
- Lead the safe, compliant and profitable delivery of projects from design through to completion.
- Manage design coordination, buildability reviews, value engineering and project risk.
- Oversee procurement, tendering, subcontract negotiations and contract administration.
- Develop and manage project programmes, procurement schedules and recovery strategies.
- Maintain control of project budgets, cashflow, forecasting, variations, EOTs and commercial performance.
- Ensure quality systems are implemented, monitored and delivered to practical completion with minimal defects.
- Manage client relationships, project reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Ensure compliance with Head Contract obligations, statutory requirements and industrial relations frameworks.
- Lead and coordinate Site Managers, Contract Administrators, Project Coordinators and subcontractors to achieve programme, quality and financial objectives.
- Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, design and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8+ years' experience delivering commercial construction projects.
- Strong experience in project delivery, procurement, contract administration and commercial management.
- Proven ability to autonomously deliver projects to programme, budget and quality targets.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ownership of project financial performance.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and negotiation skills.
- Experience delivering government, defence or institutional projects will be highly regarded.
This opportunity will be conducted via a streamlined one-stage interview process with the Talent Acquisition Manager and Construction Manager.
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If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for an autonomous role with a strong pipeline of government and commercial projects, we'd like to hear from you.
