Junior Project Manager

New Venture Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Employer in Sydney is seeking a Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping to support the delivery of major piping projects in data centres and large commercial developments. The role offers exposure to CHW, condenser water, and process piping systems, working under an experienced Construction Manager.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services (HVAC, plumbing or piping) and is looking to advance into project management, with opportunities for mentorship and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping.
• Experience coordinating mechanical piping works and project milestones is preferred.
• Trade qualification or degree in related field is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate mechanical piping works (chilled water, condenser water, process piping).
• Assist with project programming and monitor milestones.
• Support budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Assist with procurement of materials, subcontractors and services.
• Coordinate with Site Managers and subcontractors to ensure project delivery.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and project documentation.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and project compliance.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Excel/Project/Teams

Education

Trade qualification in Plumbing/Mechanical Services

Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping
Sydney | Major Data Centre & Commercial Projects | Career Progression

Are you a Project Engineer, Site Supervisor or experienced Mechanical/Plumbing professional ready to take the next step into Project Management?
We are currently working with an established Australian mechanical services contractor with a long history of delivering complex mechanical piping and plumbing projects across the commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, defence and data centre sectors.

With a strong pipeline of major projects, including significant data centre developments, they are looking to appoint a Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping to join their Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping who is looking to transition into project management and develop their career under the guidance of an experienced Construction Manager.

The Opportunity
You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of major mechanical piping projects, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle while progressively taking ownership of key project responsibilities.

You’ll work closely with experienced Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors, builders and consultants, developing your commercial, technical and project management capability along the way.

Projects will include large-scale commercial developments, data centres and infrastructure projects, with exposure to systems such as chilled water, condenser water and process piping.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of projects from planning through to completion
• Coordinate mechanical piping works, including chilled water, condenser water and process piping systems
• Assist with project programming and monitoring key project milestones
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting
• Assist with procurement of materials, subcontractors and services
• Support variations, progress claims and commercial administration
• Coordinate with Site Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Liaise with builders, consultants, clients and other project stakeholders
• Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Work closely with design, drafting and prefabrication teams
• Assist with resolving design, coordination and constructability issues
• Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting
• Help maintain high standards of safety, quality and project compliance

Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping
Sydney | Major Data Centre & Commercial Projects | Career Progression

Are you a Project Engineer, Site Supervisor or experienced Mechanical/Plumbing professional ready to take the next step into Project Management?
We are currently working with an established Australian mechanical services contractor with a long history of delivering complex mechanical piping and plumbing projects across the commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, defence and data centre sectors.

With a strong pipeline of major projects, including significant data centre developments, they are looking to appoint a Junior Project Manager – Mechanical Piping to join their Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping who is looking to transition into project management and develop their career under the guidance of an experienced Construction Manager.

The Opportunity
You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of major mechanical piping projects, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle while progressively taking ownership of key project responsibilities.

You’ll work closely with experienced Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors, builders and consultants, developing your commercial, technical and project management capability along the way.

Projects will include large-scale commercial developments, data centres and infrastructure projects, with exposure to systems such as chilled water, condenser water and process piping.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of projects from planning through to completion
• Coordinate mechanical piping works, including chilled water, condenser water and process piping systems
• Assist with project programming and monitoring key project milestones
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting
• Assist with procurement of materials, subcontractors and services
• Support variations, progress claims and commercial administration
• Coordinate with Site Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Liaise with builders, consultants, clients and other project stakeholders
• Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Work closely with design, drafting and prefabrication teams
• Assist with resolving design, coordination and constructability issues
• Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting
• Help maintain high standards of safety, quality and project compliance

What We're Looking For

You could come from a number of different backgrounds. The ideal candidate may be:

• A Project Engineer ready to take the next step
• A Site Supervisor looking to move into project management
• A qualified Plumber or Mechanical Tradesperson with strong project exposure
• A Junior Project Manager looking to develop within a larger project environment

Ideally, you'll have:

• 2–5 years' experience in mechanical services, HVAC, plumbing or piping
• Exposure to commercial construction, infrastructure or major projects
• An understanding of mechanical piping systems such as CHW, HHW, condenser water or process piping
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Teams and/or Project

A trade qualification in Plumbing/Mechanical Services or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be highly regarded.
What’s On Offer? This is more than just a Junior PM position — it's an opportunity to build a long-term career in project management.
You'll receive:

• A clear and achievable pathway into a full Project Manager position
• Mentoring and support from experienced project leadership
• Exposure to some of Australia's most technically complex projects
• Major data centre and large-scale commercial project experience
• The opportunity to work with in-house design and prefabrication teams
• A collaborative and supportive project environment
• Long-term career development with an established and growing contractor