Construction Project Manager
2000 Sydney Joeys Company
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Work type: Full time
Location: Sydney
Advertised: 10 Sep 2018 (9:00 AM)
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Job Description
Summary:
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating construction projects from start to completion. They develop project plans and budgets, manage project progress, coordinate procurement of materials and equipment, ensure compliance with building codes and permits, and build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors.
Responsibilities:
- Develop project plans and budgets that align with project goals
- Select subcontractors and establish project team with other construction professionals
- Manage project progress, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment
- Ensure compliance with building codes and permits
- Review and approve construction project designs and plans
- Ensure construction work is carried out within budget, timelines, and quality standards
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and provide regular training to workers
- Manage and lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction to all staff involved in the project
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations
- Ability to manage budgets and timelines
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Construction team .
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will manage allocated HVAC construction projects from initiation through to completion. You will be responsible for project timelines, budgets, quality, safety, resources, contractors and client relationships.
This role requires strong HVAC knowledge, proven project management experience and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage HVAC construction projects from initiation to completion
- Develop project plans, objectives, schedules and resource requirements
- Monitor project progress to ensure timely and successful delivery
- Manage project budgets, invoicing, collections and financial performance
- Coordinate engineers, site teams, contractors and other resources
- Manage subcontractor performance and project delivery
- Ensure construction work meets contractual obligations and specifications
- Resolve design, coordination and technical issues
- Manage project risks, challenges and contingency plans
- Provide monthly project progress reports
- Assist with the preparation of tenders and proposals
- Identify opportunities with new and existing clients
- Promote continuous improvement and share project lessons learned
Safety and Quality
- Manage toolbox talks and site safety requirements
- Coordinate site inspections, witness testing and commissioning
- Ensure project compliance with WHS requirements
- Implement quality management system requirements throughout each project
- Promote safe work practices and report unsafe acts or behaviours
- Contribute to maintaining safe and clean working environments
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Act as the main point of contact for allocated construction projects
- Maintain regular communication with clients throughout each project
- Attend construction sites during active projects
- Understand client needs, expectations and project requirements
- Provide regular project updates
- Address client concerns and provide practical solutions
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Work collaboratively with engineering, site management, quality assurance, procurement, finance, HSEQ, HR, National Accounts, subcontractors and government agencies
Team Support
- Support the construction team with workflow, scheduling and day-to-day operations
- Provide training and assistance to team members where required
- Mentor site supervisors and other project team members
- Provide feedback to the construction team regarding client matters
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture
- Support a culture aligned with Precise’s company values
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a similar Project Manager position
- Project management qualifications and experience
- Thorough understanding of HVAC systems
- Experience managing budgets for medium to large projects
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and literacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
- Strong attention to detail and a professional approach
- Results-focused, motivated and self-disciplined working style
- Current White Card
- Understanding of other building services
What You’ll Receive in Return
- Opportunity to manage diverse HVAC construction projects
- Support from an experienced construction and engineering team
- Exposure to medium and large-scale projects
- Career development opportunities within a growing national business
- A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
Why Join Precise?
At Precise, we create safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments and it all starts with our people.
We've been recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the past two years , with a culture built on trust, support, and real career opportunities .
Founded in Sydney in 2002, we now have 500+ technicians, engineers, and service professionals supporting 700,000+ assets across 18,000+ properties nationwide . Backed by GENERAL Industries (formerly Fujitsu General Limited) , we're continuing to grow rapidly across Australia.
This means stable work, diverse projects, and real career pathways , not just another job.
Join a business where your growth matters as much as the systems you work on .
Tier 1 Contractor | Information, Communication, Network Projects. Build Your Career on Sydney's Landmark Buildings
Join our growing team delivering Information, Communications, and Network (ICN) solutions across major construction projects.
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
We know the perfect mix of construction and technical experience is rare, so if you bring strong construction and project management experience, we'll train you on the networking and building technology side. Coming from a construction, BMCS, security, or lifts background? We want to hear from you, even if your experience doesn't line up perfectly.
What you'll be doing
- Managing end-to-end delivery of construction-based technology projects
- Coordinating subcontractors and project teams on-site
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and construction plans
- Monitoring performance, budgets, and resources across multiple projects
- Overseeing site performance, timelines, and deliverables
- Working closely with clients and stakeholders
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You might be a Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Site Supervisor with project exposure, coming from construction, technology contracting, or building systems (BMCS, security, lifts).
- 5–10 years' experience delivering projects on time and on budget, start to finish
- Proven ability to manage clients, site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction plans
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have (not all required)
- Exposure to ICN, networking, security, BMS, or building technologies
- Experience with structured cabling, CCTV, or similar systems
- Engineering qualifications or Project Management certifications
- ACMA Cablers Licence
ABOUT US
Star has successfully designed and installed information communication networks (ICN) for several premium-grade buildings in Sydney, some notable examples include:
- Quay Quarter Tower HQ for AMP, Dexus and Deloitte ( Quay Quarter )
You’ll be joining a rapidly growing business in this space, with clear opportunities