Project Manager (Building)

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Randstad partners with a leading Queensland builder to recruit an experienced Project Manager for Townsville teams. You will own projects from pre-construction through handover, drive program execution, maintain commercial controls, and lead multidisciplinary site and commercial teams to deliver safe, quality, and profitable outcomes.

In this role you will manage design coordination, authorities approvals, budgeting, cash flow, and final accounts, while mentoring Site Managers, Contracts

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as a Project Manager in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong field knowledge with commercial discipline and team leadership.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary site and commercial teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead projects end-to-end from pre-construction to handover.
• Drive program execution, manage budgets, forecasts, and margins.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
• Mentor Site Managers and project teams.
• Identify risks and implement practical solutions to safety and quality.

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Site coordination

Risk management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Description du poste

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.