Project Manager

Currie & Brown; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of industrial developments in Melbourne, focusing on warehouses, logistics facilities and data centres. You will manage end-to-end delivery from design coordination and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover.

The ideal candidate will have contractor-side or client-side experience in fast-paced industrial environments, with a proven ability to deliver large-scale projects on time, within

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of industrial, warehousing, and data centre projects
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risks, and quality outcomes
• Drive project execution from design development through to practical completion and handover
• Act as primary interface between client, consultants, contractors, and authorities
• Facilitate clear communication across all project stakeholders
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Oversee contract administration including head contracts and subcontract packages
• Manage variations, claims, and cost reporting in collaboration with commercial teams
• Ensure strong cost control and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively to avoid delays and cost overruns
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Enforce high standards of safety across all project phases
• Ensure compliance with Australian building codes, authority requirements, and client standards
• Promote a strong safety-first culture on site

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of industrial developments across Melbourne, with a strong focus on warehouses, logistics facilities, and data centre projects. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, from design coordination and procurement through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

The ideal candidate will bring strong contractor-side or client-side experience in fast-paced industrial and mission-critical environments, with a proven ability to deliver large-scale, high-value projects on time, within budget, and to strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of industrial, warehousing, and data centre projects


• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risks, and quality outcomes


• Drive project execution from design development through to practical completion and handover

Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary interface between client, consultants, contractors, and authorities


• Facilitate clear communication across all project stakeholders


• Manage expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives

Commercial & Contract Management

• Oversee contract administration including head contracts and subcontract packages


• Manage variations, claims, and cost reporting in collaboration with commercial teams


• Ensure strong cost control and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle


• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes


• Identify and mitigate risks proactively to avoid delays and cost overruns


• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce high standards of safety across all project phases


• Ensure compliance with Australian building codes, authority requirements, and client standards


• Promote a strong safety-first culture on site