/n Location: Perth based with regular site travel during project execution (5:2 roster, 50 hour week) /n Work type: Full time /n Start: ASAP /n /n About the project /n 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. /n The project is well into construction, with the main building, services and fit-out phases still ahead and handover planned for 2027. /n /n About the role /n 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. /n 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. /n /n What you’ll do /n /n

- 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.

/n /n What you’ll bring /n /n

- 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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- Solid 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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- Clear, confident communication and the leadership to get the best out of a site team

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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

/n /n What’s in it for you /n /n

- 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

/n /n Who we are /n 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. /n Our values /n Pride &

• Commitment – We own our work and get the job done. /n Growth &

• Improvement – We push ourselves to evolve and excel. /n Family &

• Loyalty – We look after our people and create a welcoming team culture. /n Trust &

• Respect – We communicate openly and honour our commitments. /n /n Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us regarding this role. /n

📌 Project Manager - Capital Projects (Newman)
🏢 Bennco Group
📍 Newman