Project Manager

Team Industrial Services, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Industrial Services, Inc. in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, seeks an experienced Project Manager/Engineer to lead complex industrial projects from initiation through completion.

You will develop scopes, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress; manage risks; coordinate contractors, and report to clients and management.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background, strong leadership and communication, and a commitment to HSE and quality standards in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Project Management experience in engineering/manufacturing is desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SolidWorks and AutoCAD is highly desirable.
• Experience in an industrial engineering service environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop project scopes, execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Coordinate internal resources and external contractors.
• Control project costs and manage budget performance.
• Prepare progress reports and present project status to management and clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Project Management

• Lead projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop project scopes, execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Coordinate internal resources and external contractors.
• Control project costs and manage budget performance.
• Prepare progress reports and present project status to management and clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project documentation, change control, and close-out activities.

Engineering

• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution.
• Provide engineering support, design, and documentation for all services and products to clients and company employees
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, client specifications, and statutory requirements.
• Resolve complex engineering and technical issues.
• Support engineering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and technicians.
• Participate in engineering reviews including HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and design verification.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical and project interface with clients.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Facilitate project meetings and technical workshops.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Liaise with operations, finance, quality, and HSE teams.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal preparation and estimating.
• Review contracts and technical specifications.
• Manage project variations and claims.
• Monitor project profitability.
• Support business development opportunities through existing client relationships.

  Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

  • Promote a strong safety culture.
  • Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and client requirements.
  • Participate in risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses.
  • Ensure quality management processes are followed.
  • Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

  Leadership

  • Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
  • Foster collaboration across departments.
  • Contribute to the development of the department and strive to make continuous improvement through feedback and experience.
  • Actively promote the Core Values within all work-based activities.

  Requirements:

  • Minimum tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
  • Registered Professional Engineer status from a recognized engineering organization highly desirable.
  • Project Management background and experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment is desirable
  • High level of computer literacy, with good working knowledge of MS Office Suite, SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience in an industrial engineering service environment highly regarded.
  • Ability or experience working within a certified Integrated Management System (Quality, Safety and Environment) highly regarded.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work demands.
  • Excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to set priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.