We are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team at Hays in Darwin.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Manager is an awesome chance to develop competitive skills.
If you are solid in people management, persuasion and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Project Manager at Hays today!

Manage Commercial and Defence Building projects with a local company in Darwin!

Your new company
Our client, a local company specialised in construction of commercial, industrial, residential and government facilities, is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join its team in Darwin and work on various Commercial and Defence Building projects.

Your new role
You will be responsible to coordinate and control the design, procurement, and construction phases of the projects to ensure completion in accordance with the Client's requirements. You will be the point of contact for the client and represent the company in all dealings including the delivery of the design and the construction works. This is a full-time role with a one-year contract and a possible extension, with a standard working week of 45 hours.
Your key responsibilities will be:

- Liaise with and advise clients on project feasibility and project delivery methodologies.
- Develop a detailed brief in conjunction with the client and develop a project plan including scope, budget, schedule, and risk items.
- Tender, procure and manage suitable consultants to undertake any necessary works, including project documentation, drawings, and specifications.
- Implement design coordination and project control meetings to ensure accurate and timely progress of project activities.
- Liaise with relevant statutory bodies as required to obtain advice or approval for project works including any planning or building approvals.
- Report to the client and project stakeholders on project progress including issues on scope, program,



budget and variation or change.
- Oversee the construction team during construction stage to ensure progress meets the design intent, project plan and client expectations, and provide support relating to the design and construction interface.
- Enter and monitor project design costs and provide monthly forecasts.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will have:

- Significant experience in Project Management working on Commercial Building projects.
- Demonstrated experience in handling the design phase of projects and ability to read drawings.
- Demonstrated experience in creating work schedules, verify and assess ITPs and RFIs.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging and managing subcontractors.
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively in a supportive team environment.
- Ability to make quick, clear and concise decisions and communicate them to a wide range of stakeholders from clients to consultants to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Thorough understanding of QHSE legislative requirements.
- Experience using Microsoft Project. A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable.

What you'll get in return
You will join a highly skilled and collaborative team in a successful local company in the sector and manage the delivery of various Commercial and Defence Building projects in Darwin. Immediate start available and possible contract extension.

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, or contact Victor LAURENT at Hays on Show phone number or email View email address on aplitrak.com.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

SA Licence number : LHS 297508

Benefits of working as a Project Manager in Darwin:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary

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