Autonomous Project Manager — Industrial Construction (Brisbane)

Zenith Executive Search; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Executive Search is representing a privately owned construction business in Brisbane seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across South East Queensland. You will manage programmes, budgets and client outcomes from early stages to completion.

The role suits someone close to delivery, able to make decisions and run projects with minimal management layers, while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders for successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects as a Project Manager for a head contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing and programming.
• Experience managing projects through multiple stages of the construction lifecycle.
• Commercial capability across forecasting, budgets, procurement and cost control.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and subcontract management.
• Experience managing variations, claims and contractual timeframes.
• Proven ability to lead site and commercial personnel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to identify problems early and make practical decisions.
• A solid understanding of safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Relevant construction, engineering or quantity surveying qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Establish project strategies, construction sequencing and key milestones.
• Lead and support site and commercial teams throughout delivery.
• Maintain control of budgets, forecasts, cost-to-complete and project reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations and package management.
• Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims, extensions of time and correspondence.
• Work closely with consultants and design teams to resolve issues ahead of construction.
• Chair project meetings and maintain clear communication across all parties.
• Build productive relationships with clients, subcontractors and consultants.
• Track project risks and address programme or commercial issues before they impact delivery.
• Maintain high standards across safety, quality and compliance.
• Coordinate completion, commissioning and project close-out.
• Ensure project documentation and reporting remain accurate and up to date.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Safety standards

Scheduling

Site coordination

Education

Construction, engineering or quantity surveying qualifications

Job description

Zenith Executive Search is representing a privately owned construction business in Brisbane seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across South East Queensland. You will manage programmes, budgets and client outcomes from early stages to completion.

The role suits someone close to delivery, able to make decisions and run projects with minimal management layers, while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders for successful outcomes.