Project Manager

Peter Jacob Recruitment Pty Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive salary negotiable

Supportive team culture

Career development

Job summary

Peter Jacob Recruitment Pty Ltd – Newcastle NSW is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead residential projects across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You will oversee delivery from early design through practical completion, coordinating with site staff, administrators and consultants to keep programs on track and costs under control.

You will foster a collaborative team culture, drive quality outcomes, and act as the central link between clients, regulators and the project team, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience delivering class 1 or class 2 residential projects.
• Contractor background in project delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-oriented with solution-focused attitude to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the project through practical completion.
• Control program and cost to deliver on time and under budget.
• Engage with consultants, regulatory authorities, and clients to ensure smooth delivery.
• Develop a team culture that promotes collaboration, comradery, and positivity.

Skills

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Peter Jacob Recruitment Pty Ltd – Newcastle NSW

The company

With decades of experience delivering quality residential developments across Newcastle, this well-established local builder has built a strong reputation for its commitment to quality, collaborative approach and longstanding relationships within the industry.

Combining extensive local knowledge with a highly skilled team and strong industry partnerships, the business delivers end-to-end residential projects with a focus on achieving exceptional outcomes for clients and purchasers alike.

With a genuine commitment to its people, the company offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their projects, develop their skills and progress their careers.

For an experienced Project Manager looking to join a respected Newcastle builder, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established team delivering quality residential developments.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will work closely with administrators and site manager to successfully deliver residential projects across in Newcastle and lake Macquarie.

You will manage all stages of the project through to practical completion, managing program and cost to ensure that projects are delivered on time, under budget, achieve quality outcomes.

You will engage with consultants, regulatory authorities, and clients to ensure the smooth delivery of each project, resolving any issues as they arise.

Ultimately, you will be the glue that holds these projects together and will develop a team culture that promotes collaboration, comradery, and positivity.

About You

• Degree qualifications in Construction Management or previous relevant experience working on class 1 or class 2 residential projects.
• Project delivery experience working for a contractor.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a consultative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Outstanding attention to detail with a solution-focused attitude towards problem-solving.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to get the best out of your team.
• Ability to multi-task, managing between one to two projects at a time.

The Benefits

• Join a supportive, collaborative team with a positive working culture.
• Enjoy a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
• Be part of a well-established, highly regarded local builder with a strong industry reputation.
• Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience.
• Join a business where your contribution is genuinely valued and your professional growth is supported.