AO6 Project Manager

Synergie Australia; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Rockhampton-based role

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Project Manager for a Rockhampton-based government project. The role demands coordinating building projects from pre-design to post-construction, managing design, contract administration, and multi-disciplinary teams.

You will monitor scope, schedule, budget, cash flow and quality while leading negotiations with stakeholders and ensuring value-for-money outcomes. Required: current General Construction Induction card and proven building PM experience; tertiary

Qualifications

• Demonstrated building project management experience.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration.
• Experience managing traditional or non-traditional contracts.
• Strong cost, schedule, cash-flow and quality-management skills.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building projects from pre-design through to post-construction.
• Manage design, documentation and contract administration activities.
• Coordinate project staff, consultants, contractors and business units.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, cash flow and quality.
• Lead negotiations with consultants, contractors and local authorities.
• Identify and deliver practical, value-for-money solutions.
• Generate exception reports relating to project time and cost.
• Conduct project audits and evaluate project-team performance.
• Report project progress and potential delays to senior management.

Skills

Building PM experience

Contract administration

Cost / schedule / cash-flow management

Stakeholder management

Risk identification and mitigation

Education

Project Management

Town Planning

Quantity Surveying

Job description

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking an AO6 Project Managerfor atrusted Government client located in Rockhampton.

The important parts:

Pay:$75–$80 per hour + Super | Duration:Starting as soon as possible to 5 February 2027 (potential for extension)

What you will be required to do:

As the Project Manager, you will:

• Coordinate building projects from pre-design through to post-construction
• Manage design, documentation and contract administration activities
• Coordinate project staff, consultants, contractors and business units
• Maintain responsibility for the quality and suitability of project outcomes
• Administer traditional and non-traditional construction contracts
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, cash flow and quality
• Manage day-to-day communication with clients and stakeholders
• Lead negotiations with consultants, contractors and local authorities
• Coordinate internal and departmental stakeholders
• Identify and deliver practical, value-for-money solutions
• Generate exception reports relating to project time and cost
• Conduct project audits and evaluate project-team performance
• Identify emerging risks, variances and delivery issues
• Assist with determining appropriate professional service fees
• Support the approval and billing of client services
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are consistently followed
• Report project progress and potential delays to senior management

To be successful in the role you will have:

Mandatory requirement

• Current General Construction Industry Induction card

Required capabilities

• Demonstrated building project management experience
• Knowledge of construction contract administration
• Experience managing traditional or non-traditional contracts
• Strong cost, schedule, cash-flow and quality-management skills
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and project teams
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability
• Experience preparing project reports and monitoring variances
• Confidence leading negotiations with diverse stakeholders
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder-management skills
• Sound research, analysis and professional judgement
• The ability to identify risks and resolve complex delivery issues
• A strong understanding of quality assurance requirements
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to broader objectives

Highly regarded qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification would be highly regarded, including:

• Project Management
• Town Planning
• Quantity Surveying

What’s on offer for you:

• Lead projects across the complete building delivery lifecycle
• Take ownership of project cost, time, quality and commercial outcomes
• Work with experienced consultants, contractors and project professionals
• Contract through to February 2027
• Possibility of extension
• Senior stakeholder and client-engagement responsibilities
• Rockhampton-based opportunity supporting regional infrastructure

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting oftemporaryandpermanent recruitment services, and more.Safetyis of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’swork together.

Synergie Australiaconnects people with safe, rewarding work across Australia. From temporary roles to permanent opportunities, we support youat every stage of yourcareer. Learn more and view current opportunities at www.synergieaustralia.com.au