Lead Commercial Construction Project Manager

About the role

DCOH, a construction and development company established in 1987 operating in the Northern Territory and Victoria, is hiring a Lead Commercial Construction Project Manager based in Darwin. The role leads commercial construction projects from award through to handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery in line with programme, budget and contract requirements, overseeing day-to-day site operations with the Site Manager.
• Monitor progress, manage sequencing and resolve delivery constraints; oversee subcontractor performance, claims, variations and compliance.
• Ensure HSEQ systems, management plans and statutory compliance are implemented and maintained.
• Lead procurement, including scope development, subcontractor engagement and package letting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to meet milestones, and build relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate delivery, commercial, safety and quality risks, and report regularly on programme, cost, safety and quality.
• Manage drawings, document control, RFIs, variations and site instructions, and lead commissioning, defect management, certification and handover.
• Mentor project team members and represent DCOH professionally.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Building & Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Ability to lead and manage project teams in a live construction environment.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, and effective communication and stakeholder management.

Required skills

• Construction sequencing, programming and subcontractor coordination.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, compliance obligations and safety legislation.
• Proficiency in construction and project management systems such as Hammertech, Procore, MS Project, Aconex or similar.

To apply, candidates submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the stated criteria.