Port Melbourne Construction PM — Lead High-Impact Projects

Otis Elevators; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + Superannnu?m

Car allowance

Project Manager incentive scheme

Career development opportunities with/

Training and mentoring programs

Collaborative team environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunity to work on iconic projects

Job summary

Otis in Port Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead New Equipment and Modernisation projects. You will manage installation teams, ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence, and collaborate with major builders and stakeholders across a diverse project portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Operations Manager, you will recruit and mentor field teams, develop strong client relationships, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Building, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Hold full Australia working rights and a current Australian driver’s license.
• Proven experience leading installation teams, technicians, mechanics, or subcontractors.
• 3–5 years’ project management experience, ideally in elevator/escalator, construction, or building services.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with diverse teams.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer New Equipment and Modernisation projects per Otis SIP.
• Lead installation teams to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Monitor project programs and ensure site activities align with approved schedules.
• Attend site meetings and provide leadership to installation labour and subcontractors.
• Plan workforce requirements and allocate resources across projects.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and motivate field teams for high performance.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, builders, consultants, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively.
• Maintain project documentation, contract records, diaries, timesheets, and safety reports.
• Participate in project reviews and provide updates to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Autonomy & collaboration

Safety & continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Building/Engineering/Construction Management

Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification (advantage)

Tools

SIP (Installation Process)

Job description

Otis in Port Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead New Equipment and Modernisation projects. You will manage installation teams, ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence, and collaborate with major builders and stakeholders across a diverse project portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Operations Manager, you will recruit and mentor field teams, develop strong client relationships, and drive continuous improvement.