Client-Side Project Manager - $20M+ Canberra Projects

Amida Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment in Canberra is seeking a Project Manager on the client side for multi-sector projects up to $20m. You will work across commercial, retail, hospitality, education and government sectors, contributing from front-end to delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in client-side PM or head contractor roles, with strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Excellent progression opportunities and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management or similar.
• 5+ years experience in client-side PM or head contractor roles.
• End-to-end project management skills from concept to completion.
• Contract administration experience.
• Exposure to program management and critical paths.
• Experience on building projects, commercial fit-out is a plus.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and industry contracts (GC21, AS4000, AS4122, AS4902).

Responsibilities

• Procurement of design consultants, contractors and other specialists.
• Contracts administration and claims management.
• Management of statutory approvals and design development processes.
• Exposure to various 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.
• Scope development and preparing tender submissions.
• Develop and maintain a strong network and deliver outstanding services.
• Managing regulatory approvals.
• Design coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Working in a live environment (buildings remain open during construction).
• Health and safety, program management and construction management.
• Management of site variations and design changes.
• Cost management.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoi

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management or similar

Tools

GC21

AS4000

AS4122

AS4902

Job description

Amida Recruitment in Canberra is seeking a Project Manager on the client side for multi-sector projects up to $20m. You will work across commercial, retail, hospitality, education and government sectors, contributing from front-end to delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in client-side PM or head contractor roles, with strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Excellent progression opportunities and a supportive team are offered.