Lead Project Manager – Commercial Fit-Out

Core Talent; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a Project Manager for Perth-based commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. You’ll manage from pre-construction through to practical completion, coordinating with design teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

You’ll bring experience delivering commercial fit-out or construction projects with strong budgeting, procurement, tendering and programme skills, plus a hands-on delivery mindset and WA-specific regulatory familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial fit-out or construction projects.
• Recent Australian construction experience.
• Commercial fit-out/refurbishment experience highly regarded.
• Strong subcontractor and trade-package management experience.
• Budgeting, cost reporting, variations and contract administration.
• Experience with estimating, tendering and procurement.
• Ability to develop and manage construction programmes.
• Strong understanding of architectural and building services documentation.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness alongside hands-on project delivery capability.
• A relevant Construction Management, Building or Engineering qualification is preferred.
• White Card and Australian driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Managing projects typically valued from $500k to $10m
• Developing and managing construction programmes, procurement schedules and project milestones
• Reviewing drawings and specifications for buildability and identifying issues prior to site commencement
• Managing subcontractors across programme, scope, quality and performance
• Scoping and letting trade packages and supporting tendering and procurement
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting and forecast cost to completion
• Overseeing variations, RFIs, site instructions, claims and commercial documentation
• Running site, client, consultant and landlord meetings
• Working closely with internal design and external consultants to resolve technical issues
• Providing regular progress reporting to clients and senior management
• Maintaining WHS, quality and compliance requirements throughout delivery
• Managing practical completion, handover, defects and project close-out
• Leading the project team and working closely with the Site Supervisor

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Budgeting & cost reporting

Procurement

Tendering

Construction programmes

Client communication

Education

Construction Management, Building or Engineering qualification

Job description

Core Talent is seeking a Project Manager for Perth-based commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. You’ll manage from pre-construction through to practical completion, coordinating with design teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

You’ll bring experience delivering commercial fit-out or construction projects with strong budgeting, procurement, tendering and programme skills, plus a hands-on delivery mindset and WA-specific regulatory familiarity.