Project Manager

Currie & Brown; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of industrial developments, including warehouses, logistics facilities and data centres. You will oversee design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

The role requires strong contractor- or client-side experience in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to deliver high-value projects on time, within budget and to exacting safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with warehouses, logistics facilities or data centres is preferred.
• Strong leadership and coordination across design, procurement and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to meet time, budget and safety requirements.

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.

Skills

Project management

Industrial & data centre projects

Budget & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

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