Capital Works Manager

Redpath Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Long-term role and progression

Job summary

Redpath Partners is seeking a Capital Works Project Manager to take ownership of projects from initial planning through to handover in Sydney. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and external partners to deliver safe, efficient projects of high quality.

The ideal candidate has extensive capital works experience, strong procurement and contractor management skills, and can manage multiple projects concurrently in a client-side or consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project management or capital works.
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle.
• Client-side or consultancy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple capital works projects across the portfolio.
• Lead projects from scope through to design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop and manage programmes, budgets, milestones and delivery strategies.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities.
• Ensure projects meet timeframes, budgets and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

Budget management

Education

Construction/Engineering/PM degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Capital Works Project Manager to join an established organisation with a significant pipeline of capital works and improvement projects across Sydney.

This is a client-side position offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial planning and scoping through to design, procurement, construction and final handover.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and external project partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple capital works projects across the portfolio.
• Lead projects from initial scope development and feasibility through design, procurement, construction and completion.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, milestones and delivery strategies.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality requirements.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting and records.

Design & Procurement

• Coordinate the engagement and management of external consultants and specialist advisors.
• Manage design development and ensure project requirements are clearly defined.
• Assist with procurement strategies, tendering and contractor selection.
• Review scopes of work, tender documentation, programmes and project costs.
• Manage the transition from design through to construction and delivery.

Construction & Delivery

• Oversee contractors and consultants throughout the delivery phase.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, programme and budget performance.
• Ensure appropriate project governance, compliance and reporting processes are maintained.
• Identify and resolve project issues in a timely and commercially focused manner.
• Coordinate stakeholder requirements throughout the construction process.
• Manage project completion, defects, commissioning and handover.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with relevant operational and management teams to understand project requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, costs and key decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Manage expectations across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Represent the organisation professionally when dealing with consultants, contractors and external parties.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in capital works, construction or refurbishment projects.

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience in project management, construction or capital works.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working client-side, within a project management consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, procurement and contractor management.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes and risks.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Property or a related discipline.

Experience across any of the following environments would be advantageous:

• Commercial construction
• Refurbishment and upgrades
• Property
• Infrastructure
• Facilities
• Fit-out
• Building projects

What’s on Offer

• Salary package of up to $160,000 + Superannuation.
• Opportunity to manage a diverse pipeline of capital works projects.
• Exposure to projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior internal stakeholders.
• Sydney-based position within an established organisation.
• Long-term opportunity for career development and progression.