Project Manager

Foundation Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Senior role autonomy

Career growth opportunities

Competitive package

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment is recruiting a senior Project Manager to join its Darwin team for a leading commercial builder. The role covers full-cycle management from early contractor involvement to handover, with budget control and program delivery across NT projects.

You will coordinate procurement, contract administration and lead delivery teams, with a portfolio spanning government, education and healthcare projects. Relocation assistance is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects from commencement through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from tender stage through to handover and defects liability.
• Prepare and submit competitive tenders and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes and delivery strategies.
• Undertake contract administration including variations, progress claims, EOTs and cost reporting.
• Manage procurement schedules and project cash flow.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants to achieve project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high-quality standard.

Skills

Project management

Tendering

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Join a growing commercial builder who is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Darwin team.

This is a genuine full-cycle Project Management role, suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects from early contractor involvement and through to final completion and defects.

Working closely with senior management, you will be coordinating subcontractor procurement, managing contract administration, programming works, controlling project budgets and leading project delivery teams through construction.

With a strong portfolio of work secured and many projects in their pipeline, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering a diverse range of commercial construction projects across the Northern Territory.

Projects typically range from $5M to $30M+ and include commercial, government, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from tender stage through to handover and defects liability.
• Prepare and submit competitive tenders and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes and delivery strategies.
• Undertake contract administration including variations, progress claims, EOTs and cost reporting.
• Manage procurement schedules and project cash flow.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants to achieve project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high-quality standard.

About You

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Experience managing projects valued from $10M+.
• Strong tendering, estimating and pre-construction experience.
• Sound contract administration and commercial management capabilities.
• Excellent programming, budgeting and financial management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of multiple project phases.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Willingness to fully relocate to Darwin

What's On Offer

• Long-term pipeline of secured NT projects.
• Opportunity to manage projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Diverse project portfolio ranging from medium to large-scale commercial developments.
• Senior position with autonomy and direct influence on project outcomes.
• Competitive salary package and genuine long-term career growth.
• Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate.