Building Project Manager

McMahon Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Company vehicle

Professional development

Job summary

McMahon Services is seeking a highly experienced Building Project Manager to join our Northern Territory Building & Civil team in Darwin. This senior role leads delivery from planning to handover, across building and civil scopes, with a strong focus on leadership and client relationships.

You’ll mentor project engineers and site teams, manage budgets and procurement, and ensure safety and compliance across diverse projects. Darwin-based with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex building and civil projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Solid financial acumen and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through delivery and handover.
• Manage budgets, programmes, procurement, variations.
• Mentor project engineers and site managers.
• Build client relationships and manage safety/compliance.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior management.

Skills

Building & Civil

Leadership

Contract Admin

Risk Mgmt

PM Systems

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Trade qualification in Carpentry

Tools

Procore

Aconex

MS Project

Job description

McMahon Services is seeking a highly experienced Building Project Manager to join our Northern Territory Building & Civil team.

This is a senior project leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background across building and civil construction, ideally gained within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environment.

You’ll take ownership of project delivery from contract award through to completion, leading teams, managing commercial outcomes and building strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Just as importantly, we’re looking for a leader who knows how to build, mentor and get the best from project teams.

For the right person, this role also offers the chance to make a genuine lifestyle move. This is a Darwin-based position and not FIFO, with a relocation package available for the successful applicant.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,300 people across Australia.

Our Building & Civil team delivers commercial, industrial, Defence, government and infrastructure projects across metropolitan and regional locations.

We don’t just hire for projects we invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to take on greater responsibility, develop teams and build long-term careers.

About The Role

As Building Project Manager, you’ll lead projects from planning and mobilisation through to delivery, commercial close-out and handover.

Working closely with site, engineering, commercial and operational teams, you’ll be responsible for programme, financial performance, procurement, contracts, risk, quality and stakeholder relationships.

This role is well suited to a highly experienced Project Manager who enjoys being close to delivery, solving complex project challenges and providing clear leadership across both building and civil scopes.

You’ll also play an important role in mentoring Project Engineers, Contract Administrators, Site Managers and other project team members, helping develop capability across the NT business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage building and civil construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Develop, manage and monitor detailed construction programmes.
• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasting, cost tracking and margin performance.
• Manage head contracts, subcontracts, procurement, variations and claims.
• Identify commercial and project risks and implement practical strategies.
• Lead subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and project personnel.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Maintain high safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Mentor, coach and develop project teams.
• Provide clear project reporting and communication to senior management.
• Support regional project delivery as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Highly experienced construction Project Manager with a strong track record delivering complex projects.
• Solid experience across both civil and building construction.
• Demonstrated experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Strong and consistent employment history with proven project delivery capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project financial performance.
• Excellent contract administration, procurement and risk management capability.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience mentoring and developing project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors, suppliers and site interfaces.
• High level of competency in project management systems such as Procore, Aconex and MS Project.
• Trade qualification in Carpentry or tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current White Card.
• Current DCAC or the ability to obtain one.
• Flexibility to travel to regional projects when required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience delivering Defence or Government projects.
• Strong background across multi-disciplinary building and civil projects.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing project teams.
• Experience mentoring Project Engineers, Contract Administrators and Site Managers.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management capability.
• A practical, calm and solutions-focused leadership style.
• Ability to identify project risks early and drive strong commercial outcomes.

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Attractive salary package aligned with experience, plus bonuses.
• Company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone.
• Relocation package available for the successful interstate applicant.
• Lead diverse and technically challenging building and civil projects.
• Work with experienced construction and operational leaders.
• Genuine pathways into broader senior leadership roles.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop project teams.
• Supportive, collaborative and family-oriented culture.
• Ongoing professional development through the MAC Learning Academy.
• Join one of Australia’s leading privately owned construction companies.

Ready for a Career and Lifestyle Change?

If you’re a highly experienced Project Manager from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building and civil construction background and you’re ready for greater ownership, leadership and a genuine lifestyle change, we’d like to hear from you.

This role is Darwin based and is not offered as FIFO. Relocation assistance is available for the successful applicant.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.