Project Manager

CGC Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment partners with an established commercial builder delivering high-quality, technically demanding fit-out projects across private and public sectors. They are now expanding into more complex, high-profile schemes and seek a Project Manager early in their career to grow with the business.

You'll manage high-spec commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, coordinating subcontractors, scheduling work, and ensuring exceptional finish.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or technically detailed construction projects.
• Experience as Project Engineer or Project Manager for a principal contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, subcontractor coordination and project delivery.
• Progressed from a trade background, particularly carpentry, into project management is highly regarded.
• Ambitious, personable and keen to continue learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-specification commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Apply sound planning and subcontractor coordination.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Subcontractor coordination

Quality workmanship

Ambitious / keen to learn

Carpentry background welcomed

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Building / Engineering

Job description

I'm working closely with an established commercial builder operating within the mid-tier construction market. The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, technically demanding fit-out projects across both the private and public sectors.

With long-standing relationships spanning more than a decade with clients, consultants, designers and subcontractors across multiple states, this is a business that has grown through the quality of its work and the relationships it has maintained.

They are now progressing towards the upper end of the construction market, securing increasingly complex and high-profile projects for major national brands and organisations.

Importantly, this is a company that retains its people. There are numerous examples of long-term employees who have developed their careers within the business.

The Opportunity

The business is looking to appoint a Project Manager in the earlier stages of their career, someone who has developed a sound understanding of construction and is now looking to take the next step with an established and successful builder.

This isn't a role for someone who believes they have learnt everything there is to know. They are looking for an individual who is ambitious, technically capable and genuinely interested in becoming a better builder.

You'll have the opportunity to manage high-specification commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across a variety of sectors, working on projects where the detail, finish and quality of construction are paramount.

These are not straightforward fit-outs. The business delivers technically challenging projects that require sound construction knowledge, careful planning, strong subcontractor management and an appreciation for quality workmanship.

You will work alongside experienced construction professionals who will support your development, whilst giving you the responsibility and autonomy to grow into a more accomplished Project Manager.

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager working for a principal contractor (ideal)
• Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or technically detailed construction projects.
• A strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, subcontractor coordination and project delivery.
• Someone who takes pride in the finished product and understands what is required to deliver work to an exceptional standard.
• Ambitious, personable and keen to continue learning rather than simply moving from one project to the next.
• Candidates who have progressed from a trade background, particularly carpentry, into project management are highly regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The attraction here is the combination of project quality, business stability and genuine career development. You'll be joining a builder with an established reputation, an excellent record of retaining staff and relationships with clients that have lasted well over a decade. As the business continues to grow and compete for increasingly significant projects, there is a real opportunity to develop alongside it.

For a Project Manager who genuinely understands how to build, takes pride in their work and wants to further their career with a business delivering some of the more technically interesting fit-out projects in the market, this could be an excellent long-term move.

Additional information

• Trade or carpentry background highly regarded - develop into a first-class PM
• Join a successful, growing builder with excellent staff retention
• You don't need to know it all - experienced leaders offering genuine guidance