Senior Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager based in Melbourne. To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive and driven professional with proven experience in the construction industry. Your strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach will enable you to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. You’ll demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, while providing clear, consistent leadership and direction to your project teams.

This role will oversee the end-to-end delivery of construction projects - from initial planning and coordination through to execution and successful completion.

Duties & Responsibilities:‍

Working closely with the General Manager, your duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing projects from initial brief through to handover up to $20m
• Inputting and updating cost control systems, budgets, forecast costs etc
• Developing, maintaining and evaluating project programmes
• Evaluating and implementing processes, margin and quality improvements wherever possible
• Negotiating with Trades and delivering project profitability
• Ensuring onsite safety in accordance with compliance regulations
• Management of staff and subcontractors
• Working to Australian standards and contract law
• Managing and developing a strong relationship with all stakeholders

To be successful, you will need:

• Formal qualifications in Building, Construction or Engineering
• A  minimum of 5 years’ experience in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector
• In-depth understanding of the design and construction process 
• Solid experience using MS Project, Excel, and Word
• Ability to demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Sound knowledge of project management techniques including performance assessment, project evaluation and review techniques, value management and quality assurance, procurement methodologies, project organisation and communication
• Experience with providing leadership to the project team, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and the successful delivery of project milestones.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organisation skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement

What we Offer:

• ‍Inclusive culture: Be part of our people-first culture; Great Place to Work 2024-2025 Certified‍
• Landmark projects: Work on exciting and impactful projects‍
• Paid Leave: Various paid leave options to support work-life balance‍
• Bonus: Company-wide annual bonus scheme‍
• Wellbeing: The business offers a range of valuable benefits designed to enhance employee well-being and support their professional growth

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