Canberra Senior Project Manager — Commercial Construction Leader

Frontline Recruitment Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone & laptop

Performance-based bonus

Career progression in ACT management

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead upcoming construction projects in Canberra, collaborate with the General Manager, and help expand the ACT presence. The role focuses on delivering projects safely on time and within budget, driving commercial outcomes, and building a strong local team.

You will influence project selection, recruit and develop the Canberra team, and work with senior management to shape the business as it grows in the ACT.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Head contractor experience delivering new builds, refurbishments or fitouts.
• Strong commercial skills across budgeting, procurement, forecasting, contract administration, variations and claims.
• Experience managing staged construction works in occupied buildings or live environments.
• Good understanding of the Canberra construction market and local subcontractor networks.
• Confident managing project teams, clients and consultants, with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring they’re delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Take ownership of project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow and overall commercial performance.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts, variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Oversee construction programmes, coordinate consultants and subcontractors, and resolve technical challenges.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders while leading teams to meet programme, quality and contractual requirements.
• Contribute to tenders and help recruit, lead and develop the Canberra team as the business grows.

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead upcoming construction projects in Canberra, collaborate with the General Manager, and help expand the ACT presence. The role focuses on delivering projects safely on time and within budget, driving commercial outcomes, and building a strong local team.

You will influence project selection, recruit and develop the Canberra team, and work with senior management to shape the business as it grows in the ACT.