Hands-on Mechanical & Structural Project Manager

Work Initiatives; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives on the Northern Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead end-to-end mechanical, structural and SMP projects across Australia and New Zealand. You will coordinate engineers, drafters, estimators and site teams, delivering multiple concurrent projects from award to completion with autonomy.

The role demands practical problem-solving, strong communication with clients and stakeholders, and a proactive approach to QA, safety and cost control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in mechanical, structural or SMP construction or maintenance.
• Hands-on site experience or a trade background is highly regarded.
• Proven experience managing variations under Lump Sum, Schedule of Rates or Cost Plus contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ and QA documentation.
• Advanced Excel and MS Project skills; MYOB Advanced Construction and Inventor experience are a bonus.
• Ability to read drawings and work with technical information.
• Self-starter who goes looking for answers rather than waiting for a procedure.
• Practical problem solver with common sense and a structured approach.
• Confident communicator with clients, engineers and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery from award to handover, ensuring all requirements are met on time, on budget and to quality.
• Develop and manage project schedules in MS Project.
• Plan resources, materials and site crews so the team can respond quickly.
• Define engineering and drafting requirements and coordinate drawing packs.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and costs alongside project controls.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations and changes of scope.
• Raise quote requests, source suppliers and subcontractors, and manage procurement.
• Prepare project management plans, HSE plans, risk assessments, SWMS/JSEAs, ITPs and QA documentation.
• Act as the primary client contact, leading project meetings and progress reporting.
• Lead and support site supervisors and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Site experience

Contract variations

HSEQ & QA knowledge

Excel

MS Project

MYOB Advanced Construction

Inventor

Reading drawings

Self-starter

Problem solving

Communication with clients

Tools

MS Project

MYOB Advanced Construction

Inventor

Job description

Work Initiatives on the Northern Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead end-to-end mechanical, structural and SMP projects across Australia and New Zealand. You will coordinate engineers, drafters, estimators and site teams, delivering multiple concurrent projects from award to completion with autonomy.

The role demands practical problem-solving, strong communication with clients and stakeholders, and a proactive approach to QA, safety and cost control.