A well-established commercial shopfitting company delivering retail and hospitality projects is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of project delivery, from contract award through to completion.
Sitting between the directors and the delivery team, you ll take the day-to-day project management workload off the directors plates while maintaining the quality, service and attention to detail our clients expect. You ll have the authority to run your projects, direct your team and make the calls that keep jobs moving.
What You ll Be Doing Day to day,
You ll manage 2-3 projects concurrently and lead a team of approximately 12, including Carpenters, Site Managers and Contract Administrators.
Project delivery:
Own your projects from handover and start-up through construction, completion and defects
Team leadership:
Lead and manage Site Managers, Contract Administrators and carpenters, setting priorities and holding people accountable
Programme:
Manage construction programmes, identify delays early and keep projects moving toward completion
Procurement:
Oversee subcontractor engagement, trade scopes, purchase orders and long-lead items
Commercial management:
Manage project costs, variations, progress claims and commercial risks
Client communication:
Lead project meetings and deal directly with clients, architects,



consultants and subcontractors
Problem solving:
Identify issues early, make decisions and find practical solutions
Reporting:
Provide clear weekly updates on progress, programme, costs, procurement and any issues requiring director input
About You
Solid experience managing commercial construction or fit-out projects, ideally in retail or hospitality
Strong understanding of construction details, sequencing, subcontractor scopes and project delivery
Proven ability to run multiple projects at once and lead a team
Commercially aware, with a positive grasp of budgets, variations and project margins
A confident decision-maker who solves problems and takes responsibility
Comfortable dealing with clients, architects and consultants
Organised, proactive and willing to get hands-on when required
How the Role Works
The directors will remain involved in major commercial decisions, key client relationships and overall business direction. You ll have the authority to manage day-to-day delivery, direct staff and subcontractors, and make routine project decisions. Major cost, contract, programme and client issues will still be escalated to the directors.
Apply with your resume, or get in touch with Sophia from Design and Build Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

📌 Senior Project Manager- Shopfitting (Melbourne)
🏢 Design & Build
📍 Melbourne