Our client is an established Melbourne Head Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, complex construction projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a significant apartment development in West Melbourne. This is an opportunity to join a well-structured contractor offering strong systems, experienced senior leadership and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of project delivery.

About the Role You will take the lead on the delivery of a 10-level apartment development in West Melbourne, managing the project through construction, completion and handover. As the senior project lead, you will be responsible for the overall commercial, programme and operational performance of the project while leading the wider site and project team.

Key responsibilities include:

Full ownership of project delivery, programme and commercial performance

Leading and coordinating the Site Manager, CA and wider project team

Managing subcontractor procurement, contracts and performance

Driving programme and ensuring key project milestones are achieved

Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships

Overseeing variations, forecasting, reporting and project risk

Maintaining high standards across quality, safety and project governance

Providing leadership and mentoring across the project team

About the Company Our client is an established Melbourne Head Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, complex construction projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a significant apartment development in West Melbourne. This is an opportunity to join a well-structured contractor offering strong systems, experienced senior leadership and the prospect to take genuine ownership of project delivery.





About the Role You will take the lead on the delivery of a 10-level apartment development in West Melbourne, managing the project through construction, completion and handover. As the senior project lead, you will be responsible for the overall commercial, programme and operational performance of the project while leading the wider site and project team.

Key responsibilities include:

Full ownership of project delivery, programme and commercial performance

Leading and coordinating the Site Manager, CA and wider project team

Managing subcontractor procurement, contracts and performance

Driving programme and ensuring key project milestones are achieved

Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships

Overseeing variations, forecasting, reporting and project risk

Maintaining high standards across quality, safety and project governance

Providing leadership and mentoring across the project team

Job Requirements

Ideally 8+ years’ construction experience

Strong and proven Head Contractor experience is essential

Previous experience delivering multi-level apartment projects

Experience working within established Tier 2 or similarly structured contractors highly regarded

Demonstrated experience taking ownership of projects from construction through to handover

Strong commercial and contractual capability

Proven ability to lead Site Managers, Contract Administrators and project teams

Strong understanding of programming, procurement and construction methodology

Excellent client and stakeholder management skills

Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or similar

Benefits

Take ownership of a prominent 10-level apartment project in West Melbourne

Join an established contractor with a strong forward pipeline

Work within a business with strong systems, processes and senior leadership

Genuine autonomy and responsibility for project delivery

Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing project team

Long-term career progression across future Melbourne projects

Competitive salary package reflective of experience

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