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Job Description

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Job title: Construction Project Manager

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Location: Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

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Role type: Full-time

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Employee working hours: Full time

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Job Summary:

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage construction projects from conception to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various construction projects while ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

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Skills:

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– Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

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– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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– Proficiency in construction management software

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– Knowledge of building codes and regulations

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– Strong leadership skills

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– Problem-solving abilities

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Responsibilities:

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– Plan and oversee construction projects from start to finish

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– Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders

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– Create project schedules and timelines

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– Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed

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– Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards

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– Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

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– Resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the construction process

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Qualifications:

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– Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

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– Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role

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– PMP certification is preferred

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– Knowledge of construction processes and best practices

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– Familiarity with relevant software applications such as MS Office Suite , AutoCAD , Primavera P6 etc.

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We are seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage construction projects in East Melbourne, Victoria. This permanent, full-time role is crucial for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in building and construction, demonstrating leadership and effective communication skills to coordinate with various stakeholders.

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- Plan, execute, and finalise construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
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- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project specifications are met
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- Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies
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- Monitor and report on project progress, adjusting plans as necessary
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- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
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- Prepare and present project documentation and reports to stakeholders
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- Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project goals
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- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control
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Qualifications: n

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- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
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- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction project management
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- Proven track record of successfully managing construction projects from inception to completion
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- Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction best practices
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- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
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- Proficiency in project management software and tools
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- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Plan, coordinate, oversee and inspect new, rebuild and upgrade (Fiber, and HFC) construction projects with in-house and subcontractor crews.
n Perform (Fiber and HFC) field engineering, and work with (Fiber and HFC) Network drafters/designers to create efficient route designs and cost estimates.
n Coordinate and obtain access and ROW (right-of-way) agreements when required.
n Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles
n Functions as the company representative with other utility and state/local entities for field meetings when opening/closing permits.
n Inspect (Fiber and HFC) networks and ensure backbone is available for launch or product deployments.
n Ensure all customer standards, processes and procedures for network design and deployment are followed.
n Estimate network construction costs, prepare budgets and track expenses.
n Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.
n Oversee all in-house and sub-contractor invoices and process billing to TrueNet accounts billing team.
n Responsible for all material inventory including quantifying orders, receiving and issuing equipment/materials out to crews.
n Coordinate and assign daily tasks to project team.
n Education and Experience:
n 5+ years of experience in Telecommunications OSP infrastructure design, and construction including node splits,



plant extensions and building entrance facilities.
n Working knowledge of Fiber and HFC (hybrid fiber coaxial) infrastructure design and construction principles for broadband plant required.
n Ability to learn, utilize and work efficiently in customer systems and databases required.
n Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
n Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
n Intermediate level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
n Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner. .
n Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
n Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.

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At Otis , our people make the difference. Every day, we work together to deliver innovative solutions that keep the world moving. Join a global industry leader where collaboration, development, and empowerment help both our people and our business reach new heights.

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Be part of Otis, recognised among Forbes World's Best Employers 2025, and help shape some of Victoria's most exciting construction and infrastructure projects.

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Date Posted:

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Country:

Australian

Location:

LOC7013 : Unit 1 & 2, 177 Salmon St, Port Melbourne VIC 3205, Australian

At Otis , our people make the difference. Every day, we work together to deliver innovative solutions that keep the world moving. Join a global industry leader where collaboration, development, and empowerment help both our people and our business reach new heights.

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Be part of Otis, recognised among Forbes World's Best Employers 2025, and help shape some of Victoria's most exciting construction and infrastructure projects.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join our team in Port Melbourne, Victoria .

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Reporting to the Senior Construction Operations Manage r , you will lead the successful delivery of New Equipment (NE) and Modernisation (MOD) projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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This role offers the opportunity to work with major builders, consultants, developers, and stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of projects while leading high-performing installation teams.

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Competitive base salary + Superannuation
n Car allowance
n Project Manager incentive scheme
n Career development opportunities with a global market leader
n Access to training, leadership development, and mentoring programs
n Collaborative and supportive team environment
n Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
n Opportunity to work on iconic projects across Victoria

Key Responsibilities n

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- Manage and administer New Equipment and Modernisation projects in line with the Otis Sales Installation Process (SIP).
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- Lead installation teams to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
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- Monitor project programs and ensure site activities are completed according to approved schedules.
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- Attend site meetings and provide leadership to allocated installation labour and subcontractors.
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- Plan workforce requirements and maintain effective resource allocation across projects.
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- Recruit, coach, develop, and motivate field teams to build a high-performance culture.
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- Develop strong relationships with customers, builders, consultants, government inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
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- Monitor project performance, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues.
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- Ensure all project documentation, contract records, site diaries, timesheets, and safety reports are accurately maintained.
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- Participate in project reviews and provide regular updates to branch and head office management.
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To be successful in this role, you will bring: n

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- A tertiary qualification in Building, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. An Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification will be highly regarded.
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- Hold full Australia working rights and must have a current Australian driver's license.
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- Proven experience leading installation teams, technicians, mechanics, or subcontractors.
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- Minimum 3-5 years' project management experience, ideally within the elevator, escalator, construction, building services, or related industries.
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- Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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- Strong planning, organisation,



and problem-solving capabilities.
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- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
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- A commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
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Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

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You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

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When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

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We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

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Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

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Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

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Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at

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Love restaurants? Love solving complex problems? Get a kick out of seeing a project go from concept to opening day?

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At Nando's, we're constantly evolving our restaurant portfolio, and we're looking for a Project Manager - Design & Construction to help bring that growth to life across Australia and New Zealand.

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Reporting to the Head of Construction , you'll lead the delivery of new restaurant builds, relocations, refurbishments and restaurant enhancement projects from concept through to handover.

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From new restaurant openings and drive-thru developments to refurbishment programs and operational improvement projects, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the high standards our teams and customers expect.

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Working closely with Design, Development, Operations, shopfitters, consultants and landlords, you'll balance customer experience, operational practicality and commercial outcomes while managing multiple projects across ANZ.

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What You'll Love at Nando's

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Free Nando's: Meals on us when you work, plus perks for friends and family

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Hybrid Life: Split your time between our state of the art Richmond Restaurant Support office (3 days), overlooking the Yarra River , and working from home (2 days)

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Travel with Purpose: Regular travel across Australia and New Zealand to support projects and restaurant openings

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Drive-Thru Innovation: Play a key role in delivering and evolving our growing drive-thru portfolio

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Be You: Bring your whole self to a values-led, inclusive family that genuinely cares

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Work + Play: Team lunches, project travel, plenty of laughs and a close-knit team that enjoys working hard and having fun

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Wellness Support: Access resources for mental health, fitness, nutrition and financial wellbeing

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Do Good: Be part of a business committed to social impact, sustainability and changing lives together

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What You'll Be Doing

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Lead the delivery of new restaurant builds, relocations and refurbishment projects across ANZ

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Manage projects from design development through tendering, construction and handover

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Partner with architects, designers, consultants, shopfitters and contractors to achieve outstanding outcomes

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Review construction costs, budgets and project

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