Project Manager – Mechanical / Engineering

Beresfield | $95 per hour + super | Casual | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Our client is a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation with a strong presence across the mining, minerals processing and industrial sectors. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Beresfield Service Centre.

This is an excellent temp-to-permanent opportunity for an experienced project qualified looking to take ownership of mechanical and engineering projects, initially supporting the delivery of significant Sydney Water projects .

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Service Centre Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from planning through to completion.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is experienced, commercially astute and comfortable taking ownership across project controls, contract administration, commercial management, client relationships and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage project programmes, schedules and delivery milestones
- Coordinate project documentation and document control
- Generate, coordinate and track QA documentation
- Support safety documentation and compliance requirements
- Manage cash flow forecasting and project cost tracking
- Prepare monthly progress claims and supporting substantiation
- Manage delay notifications, variations and contractual claims
- Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance
- Manage supplier compliance and onboarding
- Provide contract administration and commercial support
- Support site mobilisation, accommodation and logistics planning
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients




- Coordinate closely with internal engineering, manufacturing and site teams
- Attend project sites as required, typically 2-4 visits per month

About You

You will be an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering, industrial projects or heavy engineering .

Ideally, you will have:

- Proven experience managing engineering or mechanical projects
- Robust project scheduling and project controls experience
- Commercial and contract administration experience
- Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers
- Experience with progress claims, cost tracking, variations and contractual matters
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of project outcomes

Highly Regarded Experience

Experience in the following environments will be highly advantageous:

- Mechanical engineering
- Water utilities or infrastructure
- Mining or mineral processing
- Heavy engineering or manufacturing
- Capital equipment / engineered-to-order projects

Experience with SAP and MS Project or similar scheduling software will also be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

- $95 per hour + super
- Casual loading included in the hourly rate
- Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Beresfield office
- Flexibility around office and project requirements
- Approximately 2-4 site visits per month
- Pool vehicle available for site travel
- Opportunity to work on significant Sydney Water projects
- Potential pathway into a permanent position with our client

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🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Newcastle City Council