Project Manager (Building)

Randstad; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) or retirement plan

Job summary

Randstad NV, in partnership with a leading Queensland builder, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Townsville team. You will take full ownership from pre-construction to handover, driving program execution and delivering high-quality, profitable outcomes.

In this role you will lead design coordination, approvals, budgets, forecasts, and head contract administration, while mentoring Site Managers and other project staff to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years as a Project Manager in commercial or industrial construction.
• A degree in Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
• Strong field knowledge with commercial discipline and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end, from pre-construction through handover, ensuring schedule, budget and quality.
• Oversee design coordination, authorities approvals, programming and sequencing.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margins and head contract administration.
• Mentor Site Managers, Contracts Administrators, Cadets and project teams.
• Identify risks early and champion safety, quality and smooth handovers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Randstad has partnered with a leading Queensland builder boasting a strong, growing local project portfolio to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their Townsville team.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of projects from initial pre-construction through to final handover. You will drive program execution, maintain strict commercial management, and lead multidisciplinary site and commercial teams to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery: Lead projects end-to-end, managing design coordination, authorities, approvals, programming, and sequencing.

Commercial & Financial Management: Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and margins. Oversee Head Contract administration, including claims, variations, EOTs, and final accounts.

Procurement & Subcontractors: Drive subcontractor procurement and monitor commercial performance and relationships.

Leadership: Mentor and manage Site Managers, Contracts Administrators, Cadets, and broader project teams.

Risk & Quality: Identify early project risks, implement practical solutions, and champion safety, quality, and smooth handovers.

About You

You are a practical, solutions-focused construction professional who blends strong field knowledge with commercial discipline and team leadership.

Experience

3-5+ years as a Project Manager in commercial and/or industrial construction.

Technical Skills

Strong methodology, programming capability, and sound Head Contract and subcontract administration skills.

Qualifications

A degree in Construction Management (or related field) is preferred. Experienced candidates originating from a trade or site management background are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.