Senior Project Manager | Pathway to Construction Manager
This is not a traditional Senior Project Manager role where you are appointed to one project and remain focused solely on delivery.
My client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager who can initially support project delivery before transitioning into a broader, non-delivery position focused on pre-construction, project oversight and the management of multiple project teams.
Project Managers and Site Managers will report into you, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a Construction Manager position as the business continues to grow.
Our Client
My client is a privately owned Victorian commercial builder delivering projects across Victoria.
The business operates across education, commercial, childcare, industrial and multi-residential construction, with a strong reputation for delivering architecturally detailed projects that require a high level of planning, coordination and stakeholder management.
They have built their reputation through repeat clients, robust relationships with consultants and a hands-on approach from the Directors.
The business has continued to grow steadily, but importantly, they have remained focused on maintaining the culture and accessibility that helped establish them.
This position is part of the company's longer-term growth plan.
It is not replacing someone who has left, and it is not a title being added without genuine responsibility behind it.
The Role
Working closely with the Directors, you will provide leadership across the business and support projects from pre-construction through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the pre-construction and design-management process across upcoming projects
Attending tender walks and providing buildability and delivery input to the estimating team
Reviewing head contracts, project programs, construction methodology and resourcing requirements
Managing and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and other members of the delivery team
Overseeing project forecasting, cost reporting, subcontractor letting and cost-control strategies
Reviewing project performance across program, commercial, quality and HSEQ




Supporting new business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships
This is not a traditional Senior Project Manager role where you are appointed to one project and remain focused solely on delivery.
My client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager who can initially support project delivery before transitioning into a broader, non-delivery position focused on pre-construction, project oversight and the management of multiple project teams.
Project Managers and Site Managers will report into you, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a Construction Manager position as the business continues to grow.
Our Client
My client is a privately owned Victorian commercial builder delivering projects across Victoria.
The business operates across education, commercial, childcare, industrial and multi-residential construction, with a strong reputation for delivering architecturally detailed projects that require a high level of planning, coordination and stakeholder management.
They have built their reputation through repeat clients, strong relationships with consultants and a hands-on approach from the Directors.
The business has continued to grow steadily, but importantly, they have remained focused on maintaining the culture and accessibility that helped establish them.
This position is part of the company's longer-term growth plan.
It is not replacing someone who has left, and it is not a title being added without genuine responsibility behind it.
The Role
Working closely with the Directors, you will provide leadership across the business and support projects from pre-construction through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the pre-construction and design-management process across upcoming projects
Attending tender walks and providing buildability and delivery input to the estimating team
Reviewing head contracts, project programs,



construction methodology and resourcing requirements
Managing and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and other members of the delivery team
Overseeing project forecasting, cost reporting, subcontractor letting and cost-control strategies
Reviewing project performance across program, commercial, quality and HSEQ
Supporting new business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships
While you will remain involved across live projects, the long-term purpose of this position is to move away from the day-to-day delivery of one individual project and take responsibility across the wider construction function.
About You
This opportunity will suit an established Senior Project Manager who has successfully delivered commercial construction projects and is ready to take the next step in their career.
You will ideally have:
A minimum of 15 years' experience within the construction industry
At least 8 years' experience working in a Project Management position
Strong experience across pre-construction, design management and D&C; delivery
A sound understanding of project forecasting, cost reporting and commercial management
The ability to oversee multiple projects and identify issues before they affect delivery
Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills
Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or similar
Just as importantly, you will be someone who communicates well, supports the people around you and takes a long-term view of the business.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Genuine pathway from Senior Project Manager into Construction Manager
Transition into a non-delivery leadership position
Take ownership of pre-construction across multiple projects
Project Managers and Site Managers reporting into you
Work directly with the Directors on project performance and business improvement
Influence systems, processes, recruitment and company culture
Join a growing builder that is creating the position as part of its longer-term structure
For someone who has proven themselves in project delivery but does not want to continue moving from one project to the next, this offers a genuine opportunity to step into broader construction leadership.
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📌 Senior Project Manager | Pathway To Construction Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Local Building Recruitment
📍 Melbourne