Infrastructure & Transformation Project Manager

Cornerstone Health; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

2 days per week in office

Initial 3 months contract

25 hrs per week

Job summary

Cornerstone Health is seeking a Project Manager for Beresfield, NSW. The role is part-time (3 days), casual, with hybrid working and a 25-hour week.

You will own project delivery from initiation to completion, manage stakeholders and documentation, and support commercial and contract activities across water utilities and industrial projects. The successful candidate will bring industrial/mechanical project experience, strong contract and cost control capabilities, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in industrial, mechanical, engineering or utilities environments.
• Strong contract administration and commercial management capabilities.
• Experience with schedules, budgets, reporting and claims.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and document control processes.
• Generate, coordinate and track QA documentation.
• Support safety compliance and project documentation requirements.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor project costs.
• Manage monthly progress claims and supporting substantiation.
• Prepare delay notifications and contractual claims where required.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance outcomes.
• Ensure supplier compliance and onboarding requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and schedules.
• Support mobilisation planning, including accommodation and logistics arrangements.
• Provide contract administration and commercial support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Collaborate closely with internal operational and technical teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Scheduling

Budgets & cost control

QA documentation

Tools

MS Project

Contract management software

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager Beresfield, NSW | Up to $95/hr Casual | Hybrid Working Available Part Time -3 Days

Our client is a well‑established leader in the mechanical services sector, delivering complex projects across water utilities and industrial environments. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Manager to join their Beresfield Service Centre.

This is a hands‑on role that will suit a driven and capable project professional who enjoys taking ownership, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery from initiation through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and document control processes
• Generate, coordinate and track QA documentation
• Support safety compliance and project documentation requirements
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor project costs
• Manage monthly progress claims and supporting substantiation
• Prepare delay notifications and contractual claims where required
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance outcomes
• Ensure supplier compliance and onboarding requirements are met
• Develop and maintain project programmes and schedules
• Support mobilisation planning, including accommodation and logistics arrangements
• Provide contract administration and commercial support
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Collaborate closely with internal operational and technical teams

About You

• Demonstrated experience in project management within an industrial, mechanical, engineering, or utilities environment
• Strong contract administration and commercial management capabilities
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, reporting, and claims
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The confidence and capability to work autonomously and take responsibility for project outcomes
• Mechanical industry experience
• Water utilities experience
• Pump industry experience highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Up to $95 per hour casual
• 25hrs per week
• Initial 3 months contract
• Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunity to work on critical water infrastructure projects
• Pool vehicle available from the workshop for site travel
• Site visits typically limited to 2-4 per month
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to a growing and successful operation
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

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