01st September, ****
Project Manager - Residential
A well-established landscaping, design and construction business in Melbourne's north-west is seeking an experienced project manager to take ownership of its residential portfolio and lead a team of 15.
This is an award-winning business with a reputation built on high-quality residential builds and outdoor construction, a robust design capability in-house, and strong staff retention.
The work is visible, the standard is high quality and the projects are genuine wow factors.
About the Role
As the Project Manager you will own the residential portfolio end to end from planning and programming through to completion and handover.
You will carry approximately ***** projects with annual projects roughly $10 million with the projection to increase this year on year and all whilst leading a solid team of 15 with team leaders reporting directly to you.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full project lifecycle across residential landscaping, design, build and construction
Run up to 15 concurrent projects without losing detail on any of them
Develop and maintain project programs, Gantt charts, budgets and procurement schedules
Lead a team of 15 including direct reports, and hold the team accountable to standard
Coordinate site teams, Team Leaders, trades, subcontractors and suppliers
Plan resourcing, project stages and site requirements, and identify delays before they hit the program
Identify variations early and escalate them properly so the right commercial call is made
Liaise directly with clients throughout, protecting both quality and the relationship
Oversee quality, safety and compliance on site
Monitor labour, costs,



margin and project performance, and report to senior management
About You
5+ years in project management within residential construction, landscaping or high-end outdoor build
Proven experience leading and managing teams, including direct reports
Exceptional people skills, with the ability to keep a large team in line without losing them
Highly proficient in creating and driving Gantt charts and project programs
Strong understanding of scheduling, dependencies and resource planning
Creative and solutions-focused, particularly when something changes on site
Commercially aware, with the judgement to escalate a variation rather than solve it alone
Confident holding a hard conversation and keeping the room onside
Thick-skinned, empathetic, straight talking
Current driver's licence and the right to work in Australia
Must be able to undergo a medical clearance
What's on Offer
Join an award-winning business with a genuine reputation in the market
Full ownership of a substantial residential portfolio, not a slice of someone else's
Real structure and support are behind you, so you are not holding the role together alone
A director who actively mentors his team and invests in the people around him
Genuine career progression as the business grows and the role grows with it
A strong, established team with exceptional retention
Flexibility and trust in how you manage your role
Company vehicle, fuel card, laptop and phone
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
For a confidential discussion, please apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Lisa Cardile Recruitment & Marketing Specialist, at Italent Group ************ or send an email to ******

📌 Project Manager - Residential (Melbourne)
🏢 Talent
📍 Melbourne