Project Manager

Kapitol Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid Parental Leave

Agile career development pathways

Leading training and development programs

5-day work week

Job summary

Join a fast-paced and rapidly growing construction company that values innovation and quality. As a Project Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients while leading a talented team. This role offers the opportunity to work on medium-to-large scale projects across various sectors, including commercial and residential. With a strong focus on safety and workplace culture, this company is committed to revolutionizing the construction industry. If you are passionate about construction and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in PM or Assistant PM roles in Construction, ideally in Tier 1 or Tier 2.
• Strong track record in delivering projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construct projects ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Coach and mentor construction professionals to enhance team performance.
• Provide regular reporting on project and risk status.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Team Leadership

Client Liaison

Risk Management

Budget Management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

Job description

Top out your career at Kapitol

Kapitol is a fast-paced and rapidly growing construction company. We target passionate people that have a great foundation, thrive on success, and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with growth mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same. Great projects happen when you have even greater people. We will be hiring an experienced and ambitious Project Manager to contribute to our ongoing growth.

Snapshot of your new day-to-day

• Oversee a portfolio of design and construct and fitout projects
• Deliver exceptional outcomes to clients, delivering on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards
• Ensure detailed design and program plans are approved by the Construction Manager
• Coach and mentor a team of construction professionals to be the best they can be
• Lead the project's design detailing, product selection and defect process
• Manage the approval processes for drawings and specifications, shop drawings and procurement
• Apply an effective Subcontractor selection and evaluation procedure
• Liaise with Clients, Consultants and Subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide regular and accurate reporting on project and risk status
• Drive and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards
• Share lessons learned with other Project Managers
• Provide input for the tender and ECI process
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our project management processes

Foundation for your success in the role

• A genuine passion for the Construction industry and inherent drive to deliver high quality outcomes and experiences
• Tertiary qualified in Construction Management or a related discipline
• Experience in PM or Assistant PM roles in Construction, ideally in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment
• Exposure to a variety of medium-to-large scale projects, e.g. commercial, education, industrial and residential, including new build and fitout projects
• Strong track record in delivering construction projects in alignment with schedules, budgets and customer expectations
• Thorough understanding of design and construction processes
• Proven leader, coach and developer of successful teams
• Collaborative approach and a focus on teamwork
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

We are the destination for your career in construction

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our greatest investment is in our people. The proof is in our award-winning workplace culture, which has been designed to break the mould.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support, and much more

Kapitol values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.