Project Manager

Placewell Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Geyer Valmont in Melbourne is seeking a Project Manager to lead our fit-out projects from inception to completion. You will head a team of Contract Administrators and Site Supervisors, owning outcomes, margins, and client relationships.

In this role you will manage GP, cash flow, WIP and debtors, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to safety standards. You will mentor staff and drive project excellence across commercial interiors.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years D&C experience in commercial fit-out and refurbishment.
• Experience as a Contract Administrator with contract analysis and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to deliver projects at target margin.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• In-depth knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and schedule projects from inception to completion, ensuring safe, on-budget delivery.
• Provide innovative, design-led solutions to cost management and delivery challenges.
• Manage subcontractor claims, cost reporting and end-to-end financial administration.
• Develop and mentor Contract Administrators, and resolve disputes.
• Champion safety on site with NCC knowledge.

Skills

Contract analysis

Negotiation

Budget management

Client relationship

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management or similar

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Category: Construction - Project Management

THE ROLE

As Project Manager,you'lllead our Melbourne fit-out projects frominceptionto completion.You'lllead a team of Contract Administrators and Site Supervisors.You'llown the outcome, not just the process.

You'llmanage each project's financial performance - GP, cash flow, WIP and debtors - and be accountable for hitting margin.You'llkeep every project moving, from startup through handover, with real rigour.You'llbe the client's key point of contact, building the kind of relationship that brings them back for the next project. Andyou'lllead your Contract Administrators' development, mentoring them and stepping in to resolve disputes when they arise.

It'sa role built for someone ready to run projects end-to-end and lead the people delivering them, with real accountability, real financial ownership, and a team who look to you.

YOU WILL

• Lead, plan and schedule projects frominceptionto completion, ensuring safe, on-budget delivery
• Provide innovative, design-led solutions to cost management and delivery challenges
• Manage subcontractor claims, costreportingand end-to-end financial administration
• Manage,trainand develop your Contract Administrators, and lead dispute resolution across your project teams
• Champion safety on site, applying comprehensive NCC and statutory consent knowledge

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Construction Management or similar, with 3-5 yearsD&Cexperience in commercial fit-out and refurbishment.
• Experience as a Contract Administrator or similar, withdemonstratedskills in contract analysis and negotiation, budgetpreparationand accounts management.Experience with Procore or similar systems is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial discipline, witha track recordof delivering projects at or above target margin.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability tomaintainstrong client relationships and consistently meet client expectations.
• In-depth knowledge of safety,qualityand environmental legislative requirements.
• Agenuineteam playerthat can contribute to a high-performing team culture.

WHO WE ARE

Geyer Valmontbringtogether the world of elevated design consultancy with construction excellence. We provide an integrated, full-service design and construct approach to commercial interiors.We’repioneers at heart. We bring together the most diverse team of creative minds and practical thinkers. Innovative ideas come to life with imagination and pragmatism.We'recollaborative, curious, committed, andclient-centred.You'llsucceed in your career with Geyer Valmont if you uphold these values.

Our studios in Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane,Perthand Singapore provide global possibilities. Our clients span the Asia Pacific across workplace, retail,educationand hospitality sectors. We are proud of our loyal client base, with some having trusted us for over 20 years.

Welove technology. We build and use our own AI to bring a new level of thinking to workplace design and delivery. We strive tolessen our impactto the planet, and our best work incorporates globally recognised sustainability principals.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all genders, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds. This includes First Nations people and candidates with disabilities.

WHY COME WORK WITH US

• We are a supportive and collaborative team that prides itself on allowing our people to bring their true self to work.
• We provide career development for team members who are motivated and eager to learn and grow.
• We strive to achievegreat thingsfor our clients in a fast-paced environment but love to have fun as well.
• We are a dynamic and collaborative organisation with easy access to decision makers.