Lead Project Manager - Commercial Fit-out & Refurb

Amida Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment presents an exciting Project Manager role based in Melbourne, overseeing end-to-end delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects from design through handover. You will manage budgets, timescales, and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with design teams and contractors.

Ideal candidates possess 5+ years of PM experience with head contractors or D&B builders, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Procore and MS Office within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering fitout and refurbishment projects as a Project Manager.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from design to handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, variations and claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Procore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of fitout and refurbishment projects from design through to handover.
• Negotiate and let subcontracts against budget, managing procurement schedules in line with programme.
• Lead the tender process and contribute to the development of construction methodologies that win work.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, communicating updates to clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage construction risk across projects, implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
• Manage project expenditure, cashflow forecasting, and monthly cost reporting.
• Oversee project quality assurance, ensuring all works comply with drawings, specifications, and relevant standards.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, providing regular progress reporting and maintaining satisfaction throughout.
• Lead and mentor junior project staff including Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Site Managers.
• Manage project completion including practical completion documentation, defect rectification, and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team development

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amida Recruitment presents an exciting Project Manager role based in Melbourne, overseeing end-to-end delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects from design through handover. You will manage budgets, timescales, and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with design teams and contractors.

Ideal candidates possess 5+ years of PM experience with head contractors or D&B builders, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Procore and MS Office within a