Senior Project Manager - Structural Steel

About the role

Steel Builder provides structural steel services covering fabrication, supply, logistics, project management and installation. It is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Queensland to take senior responsibility for allocated projects, linking contractual requirements, programme, procurement, fabrication, logistics, site readiness and installation. The role works with the relevant General Manager and senior operational leadership to deliver strong commercial, client, programme, safety and quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a credible project-delivery plan.
• Coordinate design information, procurement, fabrication, transport and installation requirements.
• Manage project programmes, priorities, dependencies and emerging constraints.
• Maintain accurate project forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Identify, document and manage variations, delays, risks and contractual notices.
• Lead client, contractor and internal project discussions and ensure issues are raised early and resolved constructively.
• Direct and develop Project Managers, Project Coordinators and other project-team members where applicable.
• Maintain safety, quality and reporting disciplines, and contribute improvements to project-delivery systems and standards.

Required profile

• Experienced Senior Project Manager, or an experienced Project Manager ready for a broader mandate.
• Background in structural steel, industrial or logistics construction, manufacturing facilities, major warehousing and distribution, or commercial construction with substantial structural steel scope, or another relevant project-delivery environment.
• Relevant construction, engineering or project-management qualifications are well regarded; equivalent substantial practical experience will also be considered.
• Ability to take responsibility for project outcomes, connect technical and site needs with commercial decisions, keep credible programmes and forecasts, deal professionally with difficult commercial or programme issues, communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, build an accountable project team and make sound decisions under pressure.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time position based in Queensland.
• A competitive package.
• The role involves site attendance and travel as required; actual project responsibilities, team structure, reporting line and working arrangements are discussed before deciding.

Applicants apply through SEEK or by requesting a confidential conversation with the recruitment team; no polished CV is needed initially. Agency submissions are not accepted.