Project Manager

Mazzei Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability and scale of a prominent company

Opportunity to lead purpose-driven projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading construction group in Victoria is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee social housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in construction project management and a strong understanding of AS-based contracts. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end project delivery, mentor teams, and manage stakeholder relationships. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects with a significant social impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager within construction.
• Strong working knowledge of AS-based contracts and compliance requirements.
• Commercially astute with disciplined cost control and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of social housing and SDA projects.
• Establish and maintain cost, program, risk, and reporting controls.
• Manage AS-based head contracts and variations.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Cost Control

Relationship Building

Job description

Harnest is the social and affordable housing arm of Mazzei Group, delivering social housing, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and medium-density projects across Victoria and South Australia.

With a strong forward pipeline and long-term government and community partners, Harnest is focused on predictable delivery, quality outcomes and lasting social impact — building not just projects, but stronger communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of social housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects.

You will take full ownership of end-to-end project delivery - from pre-construction and procurement through to completion - ensuring outcomes are commercially disciplined, technically robust and socially meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of social housing and SDA projects

• Establish and maintain disciplined cost, program, risk and reporting controls across multiple projects

• Manage AS-based head contracts, variations, EOTs and commercial risk with confidence

• Build trusted relationships with government, client, consultant and authority stakeholders

• Mentor Project Coordinators, Contract Administrators and Site teams, embedding consistent standards and behaviours

• Drive a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across the portfolio

• Support resource planning, sequencing and performance reporting to ensure predictable outcomes

About You

• 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager within construction

• Strong working knowledge of AS-based contracts, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements

• Commercially astute, with disciplined approaches to cost control, forecasting and risk management

• Confident communicator, able to engage senior stakeholders and provide clear, balanced advice

• A leader who coaches others, raises standards and builds systems that endure

Why Join Harnest

• Join a values-led construction group, backed by Mazzei Group, with the stability and scale to support complex, long-term delivery

• Work within a business delivering $100m+ annual turnover with a $150m+ forward pipeline

• Lead meaningful, purpose-driven projects across social housing, SDA and medium-density that deliver tangible community outcomes

• Be part of a fully integrated, end-to-end business spanning advisory, design and construction — enabling greater control, collaboration and quality

• Step into a role where you are trusted to set standards, influence delivery models and shape how projects are delivered — not simply manage them

• Work alongside experienced, grounded and approachable leaders who are actively involved and genuinely invested in their people