Job Description
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Location:
Perth based with regular site travel during project execution (5:2 roster, 50 hour week)
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Work type:
Full time
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Start:
ASAP
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About the project
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Bennco Group is delivering a new recreation and wellness facility, with associated external works, at an accommodation village for a Tier-1 Mining Operator in the Pilbara. The scope covers civil, structural, building envelope, services and fit-out works.
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The project is well into construction, with the main building, services and fit-out phases still ahead and handover planned for ****.
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About the role
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We're looking for an experienced construction Project Manager to take over the project and lead it through to Practical Completion and handover. Reporting to the Operations Manager – Capital Projects, you'll be Bennco's lead representative with the client and accountable for safety, programme, cost, quality and client relationships.
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You'll lead an established site team: a Construction Manager, Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, HSE Advisors and project administration and document control. You'll also manage a range of specialist subcontractors and suppliers. Once this project is complete, there will be opportunities to move onto other projects in our Capital Projects pipeline.
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What you'll do
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Hit the ground running:
get across the contract, scope, programme, budget and risk register quickly, and make sure the handover into the role is smooth.
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Programme:
own the construction programme (MS Project / Primavera P6). Keep it updated and reported, drive recovery actions, and lead lookahead planning with the site team.
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Commercial:
manage monthly progress claims, cost-to-complete forecasting, variations, extensions of time and subcontractor claims, and protect project margin.
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Subcontractors & procurement:
manage subcontract packages, scopes, performance and payments, and stay on top of long-lead items such as structural steel, glazing,



mechanical plant and joinery.
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Client:
be the main point of contact for the client's project team. Chair the weekly project meetings, prepare progress reports, and manage correspondence, RFIs, technical queries and submittals through Aconex.
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Safety:
lead a strong safety culture on site in line with Bennco's HSE management system and the client's site requirements, including critical risk controls, inspections, incident management and close-out of actions.
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Quality & handover:
oversee ITPs/ITRs, inspections and hold points, building certification, as-builts, O&M; manuals and the full handover and close-out package.
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Resourcing & logistics:
plan manning forecasts, mobilisation, inductions and VOCs, flights and accommodation, and work around site shutdown periods.
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People:
lead, coach and develop the project team, and report project performance, risks and opportunities to the Operations Manager.
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What you'll bring
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A Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related field (minimum Diploma)
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At least 8 years' construction experience, including 5+ years as a Project Manager delivering commercial building, accommodation village or non-process infrastructure projects
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A track record of delivering projects for Tier 1 resources clients in the Pilbara (e.g. BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG), ideally as head contractor
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Strong programming skills in MS Project and/or Primavera P6, and a proven ability to recover a programme
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Sound contract administration and commercial skills: variations, EOTs,



progress claims, cost reporting and forecasting
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Experience managing multi-trade subcontractors across civil, structural, building and services packages
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Strong working knowledge of WA WHS legislation and mine site safety and mobilisation requirements
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Experience with Aconex or a similar document management system (highly regarded)
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Experience taking over a project mid-delivery (highly regarded)
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Transparent, confident communication and the leadership to get the best out of a site team
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You'll also need
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Construction Induction (White Card) and a current WA driver's licence
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The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and a National Police Clearance
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Full Australian working rights
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Willingness to work a FIFO roster in a remote mine site environment
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What's in it for you
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Competitive salary package plus superannuation
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The chance to lead a high-profile project for a Tier-1 Mining Operator from build through to handover
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A growing WA contractor with a strong pipeline of Capital Projects work
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A supportive, family-oriented team that backs its people
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Who we are
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Bennco Group is a multidisciplinary building and construction contractor supporting Tier 1 clients across the Pilbara and wider WA. From our beginnings in Tom Price, we've grown into a trusted provider delivering high-quality building, plumbing and electrical projects across regional WA.
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Our values
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Pride & Commitment
– We own our work and get the job done.
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Growth & Improvement
– We push ourselves to evolve and excel.
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Family & Loyalty
– We look after our people and create a welcoming team culture.
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Trust & Respect
– We communicate openly and honour our commitments.
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Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us regarding this role.
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📌 Project Manager - Capital Projects (Newman)
🏢 Bennco Group
📍 Newman