Project Manager

Sanwell Fire Protection; Canning; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Sanwell Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fire protection projects from award through to completion in Western Australia. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality across multiple projects while engaging clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will apply strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in construction, building services, or fire protection.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Current driver's licence.
• Fire protection industry experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from award to practical completion.
• Coordinate resources including labour, materials, subcontractors and equipment.
• Monitor budgets, costs, forecasts, variations and financial performance.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and company requirements.
• Drive safety outcomes in line with WHS obligations.
• Oversee procurement activities and material delivery schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications and design changes.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, certification, and project close-out activities.
• Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning and organising

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Sanwell Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of fire protection projects from award through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from handover to practical completion
• Coordinate project resources including labour, materials, subcontractors, and equipment
• Monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, variations, and financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, builders, and suppliers
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reporting
• Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and company requirements
• Drive project safety outcomes in accordance with WHS obligations
• Manage procurement activities and material delivery schedules
• Review project documentation, drawings, specifications, and design changes
• Oversee commissioning, testing, certification, and project close-out activities

About you

• Previous experience in a Project Manager role within construction, building services, or fire protection
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Current driver's licence
• Fire protection industry experience will be highly regarded
• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to work on major and diverse projects across Western Australia
• Supportive team environment with strong career development opportunities
• A stable, growing company with a reputation for quality and service excellence

About us

At Sanwell Fire Protection, we are committed to delivering industry-leading fire protection solutions while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We value our people and provide the support and opportunities needed to build a rewarding career.