Construction Project Manager

2000 Sydney Joeys Company

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Summary:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating construction projects from start to completion. They develop project plans and budgets, manage project progress, coordinate procurement of materials and equipment, ensure compliance with building codes and permits, and build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors.

Responsibilities:

- Develop project plans and budgets that align with project goals
- Select subcontractors and establish project team with other construction professionals
- Manage project progress, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment
- Ensure compliance with building codes and permits
- Review and approve construction project designs and plans
- Ensure construction work is carried out within budget, timelines, and quality standards
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and provide regular training to workers
- Manage and lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction to all staff involved in the project

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations
- Ability to manage budgets and timelines
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors.

About the company:

This Federal Government agency works to deliver programs and services that support people with disability and their families, aiming to improve access, engagement, and outcomes across Australia. The agency collaborates closely with communities, service providers, and government stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance social inclusion, wellbeing, and equity.

About the Team





The team is responsible for delivering complex technology programs that support critical business outcomes and service improvements. Working in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment, the team partners with business stakeholders, technology specialists, vendors, and delivery partners to implement large‑scale digital solutions. The team plays a key role in driving innovation, improving operational capability, and ensuring successful project outcomes across the agency.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex ICT projects and programs within a large government environment. Reporting under broad direction, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring milestones are achieved, risks are effectively managed, and project outcomes align with strategic objectives. The role requires solid stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, and experience delivering technology solutions in complex operational environments. The position will work closely with business areas, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, manage, and implement project plans, schedules, and delivery frameworks.
- Coordinate project activities across business, technology, and vendor workstreams.
- Monitor project performance and ensure deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Manage project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
- Prepare and review business cases, executive briefs, reports, and project documentation.
- Identify, assess, manage, and monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and benefits.
- Support operational readiness, implementation planning, and transition activities.




- Oversee procurement, contract management, and vendor performance.
- Facilitate project governance forums and support decision‑making processes.
- Ensure project outcomes meet business requirements and quality standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You Must Have

- Demonstrated experience delivering complex ICT projects and system implementations.
- Strong project planning and delivery management skills, including dependency management and critical path analysis.
- Proven ability to manage project risks, issues, and cross‑functional dependencies.
- Experience delivering enterprise platform implementations involving integration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
- Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience working with senior executives, business stakeholders, and vendors.
- Experience managing vendor‑delivered outcomes and contractual commitments.
- Proven experience (5‑8 years) managing technical ICT projects.
- Strong understanding of contemporary project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery practices.
- Experience working within Federal or State Government environments.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and project management certifications such as SAFe Agile, Diploma of Project Management, or similar.

Highly Regarded

- Experience working within claims, insurance, case management, or similarly complex operational environments.
- Business change, operational readiness, training, and adoption experience.
- Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
- Strong facilitation, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Experience working with accessibility‑focused design and delivery practices.
- Knowledge of large‑scale government service delivery systems.
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

Benefits:

- ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
- 12‑Month assignment with potential extension
- Location: Surry Hills, NSW; Penrith, NSW; Geelong, VIC; Richmond, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Deakin, ACT; Adelaide, SA.

Application closes on the 3rd October 2026

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