Project Manager

Hays · Canberra ACT · Full time
Posted 6d ago

Project Manager

Hays
Canberra ACT

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Full time

$180K/$220K + Super
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead commercial construction projects from procurement through to completion and handover, including refurbishment and new-build projects valued at approximately $5M–$40M.
  • Manage budgets, contracts, procurement, programmes, quality, safety and project governance while coordinating site teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
  • Bring commercial construction project management experience, or experience as a Contract Administrator or Project Engineer ready to step up, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Your new company

A well-established Canberra based commercial contractor is seeking a Project Manager to help deliver a wide range of complex refurbishment and new build projects, typically between $5M to $40M.

Your new role

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of commercial construction projects from procurement through to completion and handover. Working closely with senior leadership, site teams, consultants and clients, you will drive project outcomes across cost, programme, quality and stakeholder management. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading project delivery from pre-construction through to practical completion.
  • Managing procurement strategies, trade packages and subcontract negotiations.
  • Developing, monitoring and driving project programmes and key milestones.
  • Coordinating consultants, authorities and project stakeholders throughout delivery.
  • Managing project budgets, contract administration and commercial outcomes.
  • Leading client meetings, design workshops and project reporting
  • Supporting site teams to resolve construction challenges and maintain programme.
  • Driving safety, quality and project governance standards across the project.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience delivering commercial construction projects as a Project Manager.
  • Strong contract administration and procurement capability.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage consultants, subcontractors and client relationships.
  • Sound understanding of project programming and construction methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Experienced Contract Administrators / Project Engineers looking to step up are also encouraged to apply.

What you'll get in return

  • Diverse project exposure across new build and refurbishment sectors.
  • A supportive leadership team that trusts its staff.
  • Genuine flexibility and autonomy.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary package that reflects level of experience.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role and your suitability, please contact Will Ballam on 02 6112 7655 or email william.ballam@hays.com.au or if you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

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Skills

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Budget managementClient relationship managementCommercial constructionConstruction methodologiesConstruction project deliveryConsultant coordinationContract managementContracts administrationExcellent communication skillsLeadershipProcurementProject managementProject programmingQuality managementSafety managementStakeholder managementSubcontract negotiation

Perks & benefits

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Diverse project exposureGenuine flexibility and autonomyLong-term career development opportunitiesSupportive leadership team