Project Manager

RM Watson; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Discretionary bonus scheme

Career development and progression

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RM Watson specialises in delivering complex remedial and façade projects across live environments in the ACT. We are seeking a capable Project Manager to deliver projects while building relationships and growing our market presence.

This role suits someone with solid project delivery experience who is ready to take greater ownership and grow with the business. You will manage end-to-end delivery, planning, procurement, subcontractors and client relationships across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry with demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects from commencement through to completion.
• Experience managing projects over $1m.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, programming, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate project teams and subcontractors.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current White Card.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of remedial construction projects, safely and to the required quality, on programme and within budget.
• Manage planning, procurement, subcontractors, programme, commercial performance and client relationships across the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to RM Watson’s growth in the ACT by building client, consultant and industry relationships; identifying opportunities; providing market insights.

Skills

Client relationships

Project leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Driver's licence

White Card

MS Office 365

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Project Management qualifications

Tools

Procore

HammerTech

SignOnSite

Job description

RM Watson specialises in delivering complex remedial and façade projects across live and challenging environments. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, safety, quality and reliability, we partner with clients to restore, protect and enhance built assets.

As we continue to grow our presence in the ACT, we are looking for a capable Project Manager who can successfully deliver projects while also helping us build relationships, strengthen our market presence and identify future opportunities.

This role would suit someone with solid project delivery experience who is ready to take greater ownership and grow with the business.

Job Requirements

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of remedial construction projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality, on programme and within budget.

You will manage planning, procurement, subcontractors, programme, commercial performance and client relationships across the project lifecycle.

In addition to project delivery, the role will also contribute to RM Watson’s growth in the ACT by:

• building and maintaining strong client, consultant and industry relationships;
• identifying potential project and market opportunities;
• providing local market intelligence and industry insights;
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry, with demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects from commencement through to completion.
• Experience managing projects over $1m.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, programming, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship skills;
• Ability to lead and coordinate project teams and subcontractors;
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach;
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current White Card.
• Experience working in live or occupied environments.
• Existing relationships or market experience within the ACT construction sector.
• Experience within aged care, education, health, defence, infrastructure, mining or other relevant target sectors.
• Experience using Procore or similar project management software.
• Experience with HammerTech, SignOnSite or similar site management systems.

Job Description

RM Watson specialises in delivering complex remedial and façade projects across live and challenging environments. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, safety, quality and reliability, we partner with clients to restore, protect and enhance built assets.

As we continue to grow our presence in the ACT, we are looking for a capable Project Manager who can successfully deliver projects while also helping us build relationships, strengthen our market presence and identify future opportunities.

This role would suit someone with solid project delivery experience who is ready to take greater ownership and grow with the business.

Job Requirements

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of remedial construction projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality, on programme and within budget.

You will manage planning, procurement, subcontractors, programme, commercial performance and client relationships across the project lifecycle.

In addition to project delivery, the role will also contribute to RM Watson’s growth in the ACT by:

• building and maintaining strong client, consultant and industry relationships;
• identifying potential project and market opportunities;
• providing local market intelligence and industry insights.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry, with demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects from commencement through to completion.
• Experience managing projects over $1m.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, programming, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate project teams and subcontractors.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current White Card.

Desirable Criteria

• Remedial, façade, structural or refurbishment experience.
• Experience working in live or occupied environments.
• Existing relationships or market experience within the ACT construction sector.
• Experience within aged care, education, health, defence, infrastructure, mining or other relevant target sectors.
• Experience using Procore or similar project management software.
• Project Management qualifications.
• Experience with HammerTech, SignOnSite or similar site management systems.

Pre-employment

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and capability.
• Discretionary bonus scheme recognising individual and business performance.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in establishing and growing RM Watson’s ACT presence.
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects.
• Career development and progression as the business grows.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Accessible Directors and experienced senior leadership team.
• Collaborative and energetic team environment.