Project Manager - Construction

About the role

A growing Queensland construction business delivering government, residential and Design & Construct projects is looking for an experienced Project Manager based in its Brisbane southside office. The role suits an established PM from a Tier 2 or Tier 3 builder who owns projects end-to-end, from planning through to completion, and works predominantly from the office with site attendance as required. Projects range from $500k to $100m, and the position comes with Project Coordinator support.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for construction projects from planning through to completion and handover
• Develop and manage detailed construction programs, monitoring milestones, resources and critical activities
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cash flow and financial performance
• Administer head contracts, including Notices of Delay, EOT claims and other contractual notices
• Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial and program risks, and manage variations, claims and subcontractor administration
• Understand the contractual differences between Design & Construct and construct-only delivery, and coordinate consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Chair client, consultant and project meetings and manage stakeholder expectations
• Maintain accurate reporting, forecasting and risk registers, and deliver projects in line with contractual, quality, WHS and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and develop Project Coordinators and junior team members, and review their work

Required profile

• 5-10 years' experience as a Project Manager in construction
• Previous experience with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 builder (mandatory)
• Experience delivering projects for the Queensland Government is highly advantageous
• Strong construction contract administration and subcontractor, consultant and client management
• White Card and current driver's licence; previous QBuild project experience is highly advantageous
• Eligible to work in Australia with no work restrictions

Required skills

• Construction program management and financial management, forecasting and reporting
• Notices of Delay, EOTs, variations and contractual risk
• Design & Construct project delivery
• Construction accounting / ERP platforms such as CHEOPS, Jobpac or Jonas Premier (mandatory)

What we offer

• Salary of $160k-$180k plus superannuation and an annual bonus of up to 10% of base salary
• Company pool vehicle for project and site visits, with tolls covered
• Genuine autonomy over projects and a growing pipeline of government and D&C work
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and influence project systems and processes

Applications are made through the Seek website or app by submitting an updated resume; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.