Project Manager

Gough Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card OR fuel/

Company phone and laptop

Flexible, family‑oriented environment

Career progression as the businessGrow

Job summary

Think award‑winning, Aboriginal‑owned Perth builder is looking for an experienced Project Manager to run commercial construction projects from award to handover. You’ll own the program, budgets, subbies, client relationships, and overall project execution on a diverse WA pipeline.

Ideal candidate has proven project management experience, strong financial acumen, and ability to juggle multiple projects. Role offers a supportive team and meaningful social outcomes through great buildings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Hands‑on experience with budgets, procurement, variations and claims.
• Knowledge of WHS and safety documentation.
• Contract administration and reporting skills.
• Confidence dealing with clients, consultants and subbies.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and Construction White Card.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from award and mobilisation to handover.
• Build and manage programs, budgets and resources.
• Keep the financials tight: forecasting, cost control and reporting.
• Procure subbies, materials and services with value focus.
• Review scopes, drawings, specs and contracts.
• Be the go‑to for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead Site Managers and Supervisors; ensure safety on site.
• Conduct site inspections, quality and compliance checks.
• Maintain documentation, reporting and handover requirements.
• Mentor the team and drive business growth.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

Procurement

Variations & claims

Contract administration

WHS & safety

Client relations

Construction software & MS Office

Driver's licence

Education

Relevant building/construction/project management qualification

Tools

Construction PM software

MS Office

Job description

• $125,000-$140,000 + vehicle allowance (DOE)
• Genuine ownership of your projects, start to finish
• Strong, diverse pipeline across WA

Full Job Description

The Benefits

• $125,000–$140,000 salary, depending on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card OR vehicle allowance (depending on the agreed employment package.)
• Company phone and laptop
• Flexible, family-oriented working environment
• Real career progression as the business keeps growing
• Backing from an established ops, PM, site and admin team
• Projects that deliver meaningful social outcomes as well as great buildings

The Client

Think award-winning, Aboriginal-owned Perth builder with a strong reputation and a full order book. They work across education, health, heritage, policing, commercial and government projects, from metro Perth to regional and remote WA. Due to continued growth, they need an experienced Project Manager who wants to take real ownership and become part of a close-knit, values-driven team.

The Position

You’ll run your commercial construction projects from award and mobilisation through to completion and handover, owning the program, the numbers, the subbies, the client relationship and everything in between.

The Key Responsibilities

• Take projects from award and mobilisation right through to handover
• Build and manage programs, budgets and resources
• Keep the financials tight: forecasting, cost control, variations, claims and reporting
• Procure subbies, materials and services with a sharp eye on value
• Review scopes, drawings, specs and contracts
• Be the go-to for clients and key stakeholders throughout the project
• Spot issues early and sort them before they become problems
• Lead and support Site Managers and Supervisors
• Keep safety front and centre, with WHS, SWMS and JSAs followed on site
• Get out on site for inspections, quality and compliance checks
• Keep documentation, reporting and handover requirements in order
• Mentor the team and help drive the business forward

The Criteria

Ideally you’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects
• Relevant building, construction, project management or trade qualifications
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Hands‑on experience with budgets, procurement, variations and claims
• The ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping a ball
• Solid knowledge of construction methodology and sequencing
• A sound grasp of WHS and safety documentation
• Strong contract administration and reporting skills
• Confidence dealing with clients, consultants and subbies
• Good tech skills across construction/PM software and Microsoft Office
• A collaborative, lead‑by-example style
• A current Australian driver’s licence and Construction White Card

Experience in government, education, health, refurbishment or fit-out projects is a big plus.

*All applications to Gough Recruitment stay confidential and will not be discussed with anyone outside of Gough Recruitment without your consent.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*