Lead Project Manager - Commercial Fitout & Refurbishment

Mettle; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mettle is seeking a Project Manager to join our Brisbane team. You will take full responsibility for the delivery of commercial, fitout or refurbishment projects from award to handover, leading the site team and coordinating with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will own the project program, budget and contract administration while maintaining safety, quality and environment standards across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering commercial construction projects in a Project Management role.
• Strong understanding of construction programming, budgeting and cost control.
• Experience with head contracts and subcontract administration.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project program, sequencing trades, deliveries and inspections to keep the project on track.
• Lead site meetings and coordinate the project team and other site staff.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance and resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as primary point of contact for client and consultants, managing expectations and communications.
• Own the project budget, including cost control, forecasting and monthly reporting.
• Review and approve variations, progress claims and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental requirements across the site.
• Identify and manage project risks and escalate as needed.
• Manage practical completion, defects rectification and project close out.

Skills

Project management

Construction programming

Budgeting and cost control

Subcontract administration

Head contracts

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Jobpac

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Building-related discipline

Job description

Mettle is seeking a Project Manager to join our Brisbane team. You will take full responsibility for the delivery of commercial, fitout or refurbishment projects from award to handover, leading the site team and coordinating with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will own the project program, budget and contract administration while maintaining safety, quality and environment standards across the site.