Project Manager

Talentblue; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBlue, in partnership with a national design and construction company, is seeking a Melbourne-based Project Manager to lead industrial, warehousing, and commercial builds from a Western Australia team.

You will manage projects from planning through delivery, mentor site teams, and collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure on-time, on-budget results while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering required, with 5+ years PM experience in a similar-sized tier/business or senior PM ready to step up.
• MS Project proficiency and ERP system experience are essential for project delivery and coordination.
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, problem solving, and autonomous working capability.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Planning: Develop schedules using MS Project, manage critical paths, optimise resources.
• Operational Delivery: Oversee multiple projects with contractual compliance and quality control.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Team Leadership: Lead site and office personnel, foster a positive team culture.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Run PCG/site meetings and manage client expectations.
• Design & Compliance: Coordinate consultants and ensure OHS, quality and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Conflict resolution

Constructability knowledge

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Ready for a Sea Change? Step Up Your Career in WA’s Booming Economy!

Are you a Melbourne-based Project Manager with strong experience in Industrial, Warehousing, or Commercial builds looking for your next big career step and a lifestyle upgrade?

While candidate markets back east are competitive and tight, Western Australia’s economy is booming, offering unmatched long-term job security, massive project pipelines, and an enviable coastal lifestyle.

TalentBlue has been exclusively engaged by an industry-leading, national design and construction company to find a driven Project Manager to lead key projects out of their WA team based.

Why Make the Move to WA?

• Booming Market & Career Growth: Take ownership of major industrial, warehousing, and commercial portal builds in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
• Unbeatable Lifestyle: Ditch the long winter chill and commute for sunny weather, world-class beaches, affordable living, and a balanced work-life environment.
• National Support, Local Impact: Work for a client with strong Victorian roots who values client-centric delivery, professionalism, and excellence—building relationships before building projects.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the WA Manager, you will manage projects through all stages to ensure delivery within budget, on time, and to exceptional quality standards. You will lead a high-performing team on-site, supervising Site Managers, Junior Site Managers, Project Coordinators, and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain construction schedules using MS Project, execute critical path planning, and optimise resource allocation.
• Operational Delivery: Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring full contractual compliance and prompt quality control.
• Financial Oversight: Manage project finances, budget estimates, and cost forecasting.
• Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and build a positive, productive culture across site and office personnel.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Lead regular PCG/site meetings and manage client expectations with high commercial acumen.
• Design & Compliance: Coordinate consultants, address constructability issues, and enforce strict OHS, quality, and environmental compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Sector Expertise: Proven track record in Industrial & Warehousing (portals/sheds), commercial, education, healthcare, or government builds.
• Qualifications & Experience:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 5+ years of relevant PM experience in a similar-sized tier/business; OR
  • Strong experienced Associate Project Managers ready to step up into a full PM role with a proven record of exceeding targets.
• Software Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with MS Project and ERP systems specific to the industry.
• Skills: Strong leadership, commercial acumen, conflict resolution, constructability knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously.

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