Job Description

01st September, 2026 n

Project Manager - Residential
n 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.
n This is an award-winning business with a reputation built on high-quality residential builds and outdoor construction, a solid 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
n 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 10-15 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

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- Manage the full project lifecycle across residential landscaping, design, build and construction
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- Run up to 15 concurrent projects without losing detail on any of them
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- Develop and maintain project programs, Gantt charts, budgets and procurement schedules
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- Lead a team of 15 including direct reports, and hold the team accountable to standard
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- Coordinate site teams, Team Leaders, trades, subcontractors and suppliers
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- Plan resourcing, project stages and site requirements, and identify delays before they hit the program
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- Identify variations early and escalate them properly so the right commercial call is made
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- Liaise directly with clients throughout, protecting both quality and the relationship
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- Oversee quality, safety and compliance on site
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- Monitor labour, costs,



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

📌 Project Manager - Residential (Victoria)
🏢 Innovative Talent Recruitment
📍 Victoria