Allaro Homes Cairns is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Project Manager with proven experience successfully delivering multi-storey residential developments to join our team.

This role will focus on the delivery of Peak Apartments, our significant five-storey, 72-apartment residential development in Smithfield, Cairns.

As an established and growing construction company delivering residential, commercial and multi-residential projects across Far North Queensland, we are looking for a capable, proactive professional with the technical knowledge and commercial expertise to successfully manage a project of this scale.

IMPORTANT: Proven experience delivering multi-storey residential projects is a mandatory requirement. Applicants without this experience will not be considered.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, CFO and Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the overall project management, programming, financial performance, procurement, contract administration and successful delivery of Peak Apartments.

An experienced Site Manager is already appointed to the project and will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations.

A key part of your role will be to work closely with and support the Site Manager, ensuring they have the resources, information, subcontractors, materials and management support required to maintain construction progress and achieve project milestones.

You will take ownership of project coordination, technical documentation, Requests for Information (RFIs) and consultant communication, ensuring issues are proactively identified and resolved before they impact construction.

You will work collaboratively with our Construction Manager, Site Manager, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

- Take overall responsibility for project delivery, including programming, budgets, procurement, contracts and financial performance.

- Work closely with and support the Site Manager to ensure efficient day-to-day construction operations.

- Develop, maintain and monitor detailed construction programs, identifying critical paths and ensuring milestones are achieved.

- Proactively identify potential delays, construction challenges and project risks, implementing solutions before they impact progress.

- Coordinate subcontractor procurement, engagement, contracts and performance.

Technical Coordination & RFIs

- Review architectural, structural, civil, hydraulic, electrical and other construction documentation to identify discrepancies, omissions and potential construction issues before works commence.

- Take ownership of the RFI process, ensuring all technical queries,



design discrepancies and documentation issues are formally raised, recorded, tracked and resolved promptly.

- Liaise directly with architects, engineers and consultants to obtain timely RFI responses, design clarifications and technical resolutions.

- Maintain an accurate RFI register, actively follow up outstanding items and ensure all RFIs are closed out within required timeframes.

- Ensure RFI responses, revised drawings and design changes are communicated promptly to the Site Manager and relevant subcontractors.

- Coordinate design changes and assess their impact on construction programming, costs, procurement and contractual obligations.

- Ensure construction documentation is accurate, current and available to the Site Manager and subcontractors.

Financial & Contract Management

- Monitor project expenditure, manage budgets and proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.

- Manage subcontractor claims, variations, contractual obligations and project reporting.

- Identify, assess and manage variations arising from design changes, RFIs and unforeseen construction requirements.

- Ensure accurate procurement, material ordering and timely delivery of project requirements.

- Maintain effective cost controls and provide regular financial reporting to senior management.

Site Manager Support & Stakeholder Coordination

- Provide proactive support to the Site Manager in coordinating subcontractors, resolving technical issues and maintaining construction productivity.

- Ensure the Site Manager has the information, resources and approvals required to keep construction progressing without unnecessary delays.

- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, certifiers and other key stakeholders.

- Assist in resolving construction challenges, trade coordination issues and design conflicts.

- Maintain clear communication between site operations, consultants and senior management.

- Ensure compliance with building requirements, relevant Australian Standards, building regulations and WHS obligations.

- Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress updates to senior management.

About You – Mandatory Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who has personally managed and successfully delivered multi-storey residential apartment developments in Australia.

To be considered, you MUST have:





- Proven experience successfully delivering multi-storey residential apartment projects from construction through to completion.

- Demonstrated experience managing projects of comparable size, complexity and construction methodology.

- Extensive knowledge of the relevant building requirements, NCC provisions, Australian Standards and construction compliance.

- Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, procurement and subcontract administration.

- Proven ability to develop and manage complex construction programs and coordinate multiple trades.

- Demonstrated experience managing RFIs, consultant coordination, design discrepancies and technical documentation on complex multi-storey construction projects.

- Excellent technical understanding of architectural, structural, civil and building services drawings and documentation.

- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with and provide effective support to an established Site Manager.

- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to proactively resolve problems.

- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office.

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to take ownership and drive project outcomes.

- Current driver's licence and Construction White Card.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Building or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Please note: General residential construction experience or commercial construction experience without demonstrated multi-storey project delivery will not meet the requirements of this position.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to manage a significant five-storey apartment development in Cairns.

- An established Site Manager and construction team already appointed to the project.

- A senior position within a well-established and growing construction company.

- Competitive salary package negotiable based on demonstrated experience.

- Direct access to senior management and the prospect to influence project outcomes.

- Long-term career opportunities supported by a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.

Apply Now

If you are an accomplished Commercial Project Manager with a proven track record in multi-storey residential construction, we would welcome your application.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and details of relevant multi-storey projects you have personally managed and successfully delivered.

Your application must include details of the projects, including their location, number of storeys, construction value, completion status and your specific responsibilities.

Applications that do not demonstrate the mandatory multi-storey construction experience will not be considered.

📌 Commercial Project Manager – Multi-Storey Construction (Cairns)
🏢 Allaro Homes Cairns
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