Project Manager

Director, Construction; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extra annual leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Referral bonuses

Social events

NAWIC membership

Wellbeing reimbursement

Cultural leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Director, Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in build construction projects from $50m to $200m. You will lead complex programs, deliver on time, on budget and to high standards of quality and compliance across all project phases.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Engineering, at least 7 years' experience delivering major building projects, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering major construction projects ($50M+) within building environments.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in large-scale construction delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of project controls.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in construction software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from concept to close-out.
• Develop and manage detailed programs, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and safety requirements.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing project team.
• Provide timely reporting on status, risks and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager ideally with a strong background in within the build construction projects from $50m - $200m. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery experience
• Develop and manage detailed project programs, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate across key stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Proactively identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, building codes, and safety requirements
• Mentor and manage a high-performing project team, promoting a collaborative culture
• Provide clear and timely reporting to senior leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing construction projects valued at $50m +
• Minimum 7 years' experience delivering major construction projects within the Building environment
• Strong commercial acumen with deep knowledge of construction methodologies and project controls
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities in high-pressure environments
• Proficiency in construction software and project management tools

Benefits and perks:

• Two paid days off each year to support work life balance plus two Community2Day volunteering days
• The option to purchase an extra week of annual leave giving you a total of five weeks to unwind and recharge
• Sixteen weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and two weeks for secondary carers
• Access to Sonder through our Employee Assistance Program offering comprehensive wellbeing support
• Internal referral bonuses that reward you for recommending great talent
• Regular social and sporting events that help our teams stay connected
• NAWIC memberships along with discounts across retailers insurance providers and holiday destinations
• A $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Access to cultural leave for Indigenous employees
• Long service leave eligibility after seven years across all states and territories