Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well‐established and highly regarded construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Canberra and the ACT.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from inception through to completion and wants to work for a business that genuinely values its people, quality of delivery and long‐term client relationships.
The Opportunity
You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of commercial construction projects, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead the end‐to‐end delivery of commercial construction projects
Manage project scope, budgets, programs and key milestones
Lead and develop project teams, subcontractors and consultants
Manage procurement, subcontractor engagement and project resources
Monitor project financial performance and commercial outcomes
Manage variations, claims, contracts and commercial negotiations
Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues
Maintain project programs and ensure key deliverables are achieved
Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality, safety and compliance standards
Develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Provide regular project reporting to senior management
Drive a team-oriented,
accountable and high-performance project culture
About You
We are looking for a Project Manager with a proven track record delivering commercial construction projects, ideally within the Canberra/ACT market.
You will have:
Proven experience as a Project Manager within the commercial construction industry
Experience managing projects from commencement through to practical completion
Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, programs and resources
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
A proactive approach to project risk and problem solving
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
Strong knowledge of Australian construction practices, legislation and WHS requirements
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation in the Canberra construction market and a solid pipeline of projects.
You will be joining a professional team where you will have autonomy, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to work on high‐quality projects, while being supported by an experienced senior leadership team.
Contact Sophie Potts at Design & Build Recruitment on ************ ******