Job Description
Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping
Sydney | Major Data Centre & Commercial Projects | Career Progression
Are you a Project Engineer, Site Supervisor or experiencedMechanical/Plumbingprofessional ready to take the next step into Project Management?
We are currently working with an established Australian mechanical services contractor with a long history of delivering complex mechanical piping and plumbing projects across the commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, defence and data centre sectors.
With a strong pipeline of major projects, including significant data centre developments, they are looking to appoint a Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping to join their Sydney team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping who is looking to transition into project management and develop their career under the guidance of an experienced Construction Manager.
The Opportunity
You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of major mechanical piping projects, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle while progressively taking ownership of key project responsibilities.
You'll work closely with experienced Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors, builders and consultants, developing your commercial, technical and project management capability along the way.
Projects will include large-scale commercial developments, data centres and infrastructure projects, with exposure to systems such as chilled water, condenser water and process piping.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the management of projects from planning through to completion
Coordinate mechanical piping works, including chilled water, condenser water and process piping systems
Assist with project programming and monitoring key project milestones
Support project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting
Assist with procurement of materials, subcontractors and services
Support variations, progress claims and commercial administration
Coordinate with Site Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery
Liaise with builders, consultants, clients and other project stakeholders
Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and project documentation
Work closely with design, drafting and prefabrication teams
Assist with resolving design,



coordination and constructability issues
Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting
Help maintain high standards of safety, quality and project compliance
Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping
Sydney | Major Data Centre & Commercial Projects | Career Progression
Are you a Project Engineer, Site Supervisor or experiencedMechanical/Plumbingprofessional ready to take the next step into Project Management?
We are currently working with an established Australian mechanical services contractor with a long history of delivering complex mechanical piping and plumbing projects across the commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, defence and data centre sectors.
With a strong pipeline of major projects, including significant data centre developments, they are looking to appoint a Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping to join their Sydney team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping who is looking to transition into project management and develop their career under the guidance of an experienced Construction Manager.
The Opportunity
You will play an significant role in supporting the delivery of major mechanical piping projects, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle while progressively taking ownership of key project responsibilities.
You'll work closely with experienced Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors, builders and consultants, developing your commercial, technical and project management capability along the way.
Projects will include large-scale commercial developments, data centres and infrastructure projects, with exposure to systems such as chilled water, condenser water and process piping.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the management of projects from planning through to completion
Coordinate mechanical piping works, including chilled water, condenser water and process piping systems
Assist with project programming and monitoring key project milestones
Support project budgeting,



cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting
Assist with procurement of materials, subcontractors and services
Support variations, progress claims and commercial administration
Coordinate with Site Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery
Liaise with builders, consultants, clients and other project stakeholders
Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and project documentation
Work closely with design, drafting and prefabrication teams
Assist with resolving design, coordination and constructability issues
Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting
Help maintain high standards of safety, quality and project compliance
What We're Looking For
You could come from a number of different backgrounds.
The ideal candidate may be:
A Project Engineer ready to take the next step
A Site Supervisor looking to move into project management
A qualified Plumber or Mechanical Tradesperson with strong project exposure
A Junior Project Manager looking to develop within a larger project environment
Ideally, you'll have:
2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping
Exposure to commercial construction, infrastructure or major projects
An understanding of mechanical piping systems such as CHW, HHW, condenser water or process piping
The ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Teams and/or Project
A trade qualification inPlumbing/MechanicalServices or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be highly regarded.
What's On Offer?
This is more than just a Junior PM position — it's an opportunity to build a long-term career in project management.
You'll receive:
A clear and achievable pathway into a full Project Manager position
Mentoring and support from experienced project leadership
Exposure to some of Australia's most technically complex projects
Major data centre and large-scale commercial project experience
The opportunity to work with in-house design and prefabrication teams
A collaborative and supportive project environment
Long-term career development with an established and growing contractor

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