Education Campus Construction Project Lead

Sirius College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius College in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead major construction and infrastructure projects from planning through to handover. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with builders, architects and regulators, managing tender processes, and aligning projects with educational needs while minimising disruption to College activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 months of relevant construction experience.
• Experience in procurement, tender management and contractor selection.
• Knowledge of construction processes, contracts and regulations.
• Strong budgeting, risk management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Unrestricted driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee major construction and infrastructure projects from planning to handover.
• Manage timelines, budgets, quality standards and contractor performance.
• Liaise with builders, architects, consultants, contractors and regulators for approvals and compliance.
• Coordinate tender and procurement processes, including contractor selection and variations.
• Work with College leadership to align projects with educational and infrastructural needs.
• Contribute to long-term planning, relocations and operational transitions with minimal disruption.
• Provide regular project updates to the Executive Team with risk management and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Tender management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering/Architecture related degree

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Sirius College in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead major construction and infrastructure projects from planning through to handover. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with builders, architects and regulators, managing tender processes, and aligning projects with educational needs while minimising disruption to College activities.