Project Delivery Manager – Commercial Projects

Beresfield, Newcastle NSW | $95-$105 per hour + Super | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

About the opportunity Chandler Macleod is partnering with a well-established Australian business specialising in premium commercial washroom systems to recruit an experienced Project Delivery Manager for an immediate opportunity based in Beresfield.

Our client designs and supplies innovative commercial washroom solutions for major developments across Australia, including airports, commercial towers, retail environments and infrastructure projects.

With approximately 30 projects currently underway, the business is seeking a commercially focused professional to oversee project delivery, lead internal teams and ensure projects are completed efficiently, profitably and to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Project Delivery Manager or commercially minded Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a diverse project portfolio.

A traditional construction background is not essential. We welcome applications from professionals with relevant experience across manufacturing, engineering, commercial products, fit-out and supply-and-install environments.

About the role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee the commercial and operational delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

Projects typically range in value from $40,000 to $450,000, with larger projects reaching approximately $1.2 million.

You will manage the full project lifecycle, from contract award through manufacturing, dispatch, installation, practical completion and financial close-out.

With established production, procurement, project administration and site teams already in place, your focus will be on commercial management, operational coordination and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent commercial projects.




- Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks and deliverables.
- Lead and coordinate internal Project Management, Procurement, Administration, Site Management and After Sales functions.
- Coordinate manufacturing, workshop, dispatch and installation activities to meet project timelines.
- Manage relationships with clients, head contractors, installation subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review project contracts and administer variations, progress claims, payment schedules and retentions.
- Monitor project costs, margins and commercial performance, ensuring effective financial close‑out.
- Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation to support accurate project delivery.
- Resolve delivery challenges and implement practical, commercially sound solutions.
- Ensure appropriate WHS, quality and subcontractor compliance requirements are maintained.
- Maintain accurate project reporting and improve operational systems, workflows and processes.
- Provide regular project performance updates to senior management.

To be successful, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in project management, project delivery or operational management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
- Experience coordinating internal teams, external suppliers and subcontractors.
- Excellent organisational, planning and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Solid communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret project drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Confidence working with project management systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and robust attention to detail.
- Current General Construction Induction (White Card) – mandatory.
- Current driver’s licence – mandatory.

Highly regarded but not essential:

- Experience in commercial construction, fit-out, manufacturing, engineering

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