Client-Side PM for Retail & Govt Projects (Canberra)

Amida Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Canberra team. The role involves delivering a variety of construction projects from commercial and retail to education and government sectors, from front-end through to delivery.

You will manage client relationships, procurement, contracts, design development, and risk across live sites while ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes. Excellent progression opportunities and a supportive culture are on offer.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management or similar.
• 5+ years’+ experience in either a client-side PM role or head contractor.
• Proven end-to-end project management skills from concept through to completion.
• Exposure to program management, timelines and critical paths.
• Experience of end-to-end project management on a variety of building projects, commercial fit out would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skillset both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and excellent problem-solving skills; proficient with MS Office and standard contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of design consultants, construction contractors and other specialist consultants
• Contracts administration and claims management
• Management of statutory approval and design development processes
• Exposure to various construction procurement models and contract types
• Issues, risk and dispute management
• Delivery of project management services to your client to agreed scope, schedule and fee budget
• Preparing tender submissions
• Develop and maintain strong network and deliver outstanding services
• Managing regulatory approvals
• Design co-ordination
• Stakeholder management and liaison
• Working in a live environment (the buildings remain open during construction)
• Health and safety
• Program management
• Construction management of project delivery
• Management of site variations and design changes
• Cost management

Skills

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Civil/Construction degree or similar

Tools

MS Office Suite

Contract forms GC21/AS4000/AS4122/AS4902

Job description

Amida Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Canberra team. The role involves delivering a variety of construction projects from commercial and retail to education and government sectors, from front-end through to delivery.

You will manage client relationships, procurement, contracts, design development, and risk across live sites while ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes. Excellent progression opportunities and a supportive culture are on offer.