Construction Project Manager

Albilly Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Direct access to Managing Director

Regional development opportunities

Job summary

Albilly Group Pty Ltd in Campbellfield is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead residential developments, focusing on regional projects. You will plan programs from pre-construction to completion, manage budgets, coordinate contractors and consultants, and ensure on-site delivery.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role involves safety, quality and timely handovers, with opportunities to grow internal capabilities and support regional development plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• At least three years in construction with planning, budgeting and contractor coordination.
• Experience in residential building or multi-dwelling development.
• Ability to interpret architectural/engineering drawings and contracts.
• Knowledge of Australian building requirements, site safety and quality management.
• Strong communication, negotiation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, cost tracking and standard office software.
• Current Australian driver's licence and White Card (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage residential construction projects with delivery programs, budgets, milestones and resources.
• Assess regional development opportunities by reviewing feasibility, site constraints, costs and risks.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, surveyors and consultants to progress designs and docs.
• Prepare scopes of work, tender packages, assess quotations, and manage procurement and subcontractors.
• Direct and coordinate contractors and site teams, monitor progress and resolve issues on cost/quality.
• Plan regional site mobilisation, material deliveries and trade availability to keep on schedule.
• Monitor budgets, cash-flow, progress claims and variations; report risks to MD.
• Oversee site safety, environmental and quality requirements; coordinate inspections and handover.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Reporting

Cost tracking

Office software

Site management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Project Manager

Regional residential developments

Employer: Albilly Group Pty Ltd

Location: Campbellfield

Employment: Full-time, ongoing

Salary: AUD $140,000–$160,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.

Reporting to: Managing Director

About the role

Albilly Group Pty Ltd is a Victorian property development and construction project management business. We are expanding our in-house project delivery capability and seeking a Construction Project Manager to support residential developments, with a focus on projects in regional areas.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will plan and manage projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will take responsibility for construction programmes, budgets, contractor coordination and delivery on site, working with external consultants and local trades.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage residential construction projects, setting delivery programmes, budgets, milestones and resource requirements.
• Support the assessment of regional development opportunities by reviewing construction feasibility, site constraints, servicing requirements, costs and delivery risks.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, surveyors and other consultants to progress designs, approvals and construction documentation.
• Prepare scopes of work and tender packages, assess quotations, and manage procurement and subcontractor engagement within delegated authority.
• Direct and coordinate contractors and site teams, monitor performance and resolve issues affecting progress, cost or quality.
• Plan regional site mobilisation, material deliveries, equipment and trade availability to keep works on schedule.
• Monitor budgets, cash-flow forecasts, progress claims and variations, and report project performance and emerging risks to the Managing Director.
• Oversee implementation of site safety, environmental and quality requirements, and coordinate inspections, defect rectification and handover.

About you

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least three years of relevant construction experience, including demonstrated responsibility for project planning, budgets, contractor coordination and delivery.
• Experience in residential building, multi-dwelling development or comparable construction projects.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications and construction contracts.
• Sound understanding of applicable Australian building requirements, site safety and quality management, and the ability to coordinate with suitably qualified consultants.
• Strong communication, negotiation and reporting skills, with confidence managing contractors and working independently across project sites.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, cost tracking and standard office software.
• A current driver's licence valid for driving in Australia, and a construction induction White Card or the ability to obtain one before commencing site work.

Experience delivering projects in regional locations or coordinating site logistics where trade and supplier availability is limited will be highly regarded.

Regional travel and site workRegular travel to regional project locations and periods of working away from home are essential requirements of this role. You must be willing to attend sites throughout the construction programme and coordinate delivery with local contractors and suppliers. Project locations and the expected pattern of site attendance will be discussed during recruitment.

What we offer

• AUD $140,000–$160,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
• A full-time, ongoing role with responsibility for project delivery and direct access to the Managing Director.
• The opportunity to help develop the company's internal construction management capability and support its regional development plans.

Albilly Group welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates, including Australian citizens and permanent residents.