Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Construction & Crane Operations

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South-East Melbourne

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Full-time | Senior Leadership Opportunity

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About the Opportunity

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A well-established and rapidly growing crane hire and project services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager.

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The business supports major infrastructure, civil construction and commercial projects across Victoria and has built its reputation through strong operational delivery, responsiveness and long-term client relationships.

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This is not a traditional Project Manager role where projects are simply handed over for delivery.

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We are looking for someone who can identify opportunities, build genuine client relationships, secure work and then take full ownership of those projects from initial planning through to completion.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the business, strengthening existing client relationships and developing a portfolio of projects they are responsible for both commercially and operationally.

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The Role

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As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for building and managing your own portfolio of clients and projects.

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You will work closely with clients from early planning and tendering through to mobilisation, project delivery, commercial management and completion.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Building relationships with tier-one contractors, civil contractors, builders and infrastructure clients
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- Identifying upcoming projects and crane hire opportunities
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- Developing scopes, budgets, proposals and commercial submissions
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- Converting opportunities into secured work
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- Taking full ownership of the projects you bring into the business
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- Coordinating crane requirements, labour, engineering, logistics and project resources
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- Managing client expectations, project performance and commercial outcomes
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- Monitoring budgets, variations, utilisation and profitability
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- Working closely with operations, allocations, safety, engineering and commercial teams
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- Maintaining regular communication with clients and resolving issues before they escal
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- Supporting the continued growth and development of the business
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You will have significant autonomy, direct access to senior decision-makers and the backing of an experienced operational team and substantial crane fleet.

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About You

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We are looking for a high-level Project Manager, Construction Manager or commercially focused industry professional who understands how major construction projects operate and knows how to build robust, long-term client relationships.

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Ideally, you will have:

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- Extensive project management experience within cranes, heavy lift, construction, civil infrastructure, plant hire, logistics or a related industry
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- Strong relationships within the Victorian construction or infrastructure market
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- A proven ability to identify, secure and commercially manage new work
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- Experience managing large or complex projects from tender through to completion
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- Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, contracts, variations and project profitability
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- The confidence to deal directly with project directors, construction managers, engineers and senior client representatives
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- Strong leadership,



communication and problem-solving skills
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- The ability to operate independently while working closely with the broader management team
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- A practical understanding of site operations and the pressures involved in delivering major projects
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Direct crane industry experience would be highly regarded, but it is not essential for someone with strong construction relationships, commercial capability and a willingness to learn the technical side of the business.

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What We Are Looking For

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The right person will be commercially driven but relationship-focused.

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You will understand that winning the first job is only part of the role. The real objective is to deliver the project properly, build trust and turn that client into a long-term customer.

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This position would suit someone who has reached a senior level within a larger organisation and is looking for greater autonomy, influence and direct involvement in growing a business.

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The business is open to appointing more than one person where candidates bring different industry relationships, project experience or market coverage.

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What Is on Offer

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- A senior and influential position within a growing business
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- The opportunity to build and manage your own client and project portfolio
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- Direct access to company decision-makers
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- Strong operational, engineering, safety and commercial support
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- A large and diverse crane fleet
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- Genuine autonomy without unnecessary corporate layers
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- A highly competitive salary package based on experience
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- Vehicle or vehicle allowance
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- Performance incentives linked to work secured, project performance and profitability
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- Long-term career progression as the business continues to expand
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