Job Description

Senior Project Manager | Pathway to Construction Manager

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This is not a traditional Senior Project Manager role where you are appointed to one project and remain focused solely on delivery.

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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.

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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.

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Our Client
n My client is a privately owned Victorian commercial builder delivering projects across Victoria.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Role

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Working closely with the Directors, you will provide leadership across the business and support projects from pre-construction through to completion.
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- Leading the pre-construction and design-management process across upcoming projects
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- Attending tender walks and providing buildability and delivery input to the estimating team
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- Reviewing head contracts, project programs, construction methodology and resourcing requirements
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- Managing and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and other members of the delivery team
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- Overseeing project forecasting, cost reporting, subcontractor letting and cost-control strategies
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- Reviewing project performance across program, commercial, quality and HSEQ
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- Supporting new business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships
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This is not a traditional Senior Project Manager role where you are appointed to one project and remain focused solely on delivery.

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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.

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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.

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Our Client
n My client is a privately owned Victorian commercial builder delivering projects across Victoria.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Role

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Working closely with the Directors, you will provide leadership across the business and support projects from pre-construction through to completion.
n Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading the pre-construction and design-management process across upcoming projects
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- Attending tender walks and providing buildability and delivery input to the estimating team
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- Reviewing head contracts, project programs, construction methodology and resourcing requirements
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- Managing and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and other members of the delivery team
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- Overseeing project forecasting, cost reporting, subcontractor letting and cost-control strategies
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- Reviewing project performance across program, commercial, quality and HSEQ
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- Supporting new business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships
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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.

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About You
n 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.
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- A minimum of 15 years' experience within the construction industry
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- At least 8 years' experience working in a Project Management position
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- Strong experience across pre-construction, design management and D&C; delivery
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- A sound understanding of project forecasting, cost reporting and commercial management
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- The ability to oversee multiple projects and identify issues before they affect delivery
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- Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills
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- Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or similar
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Just as importantly, you will be someone who communicates well, supports the people around you and takes a long-term view of the business.

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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- Genuine pathway from Senior Project Manager into Construction Manager
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- Transition into a non-delivery leadership position
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- Take ownership of pre-construction across multiple projects
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- Project Managers and Site Managers reporting into you
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- Work directly with the Directors on project performance and business improvement
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- Influence systems, processes, recruitment and company culture
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- Join a growing builder that is creating the position as part of its longer-term structure
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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 chance to step into broader construction leadership.

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