Project Manager – Building Refurbishment $6m+

Amida Group; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a heavy refurbishment project in Newcastle, NSW, valued at over $6 million. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in refurbishments and new builds, particularly in commercial, industrial, heritage, or defence projects. This full-time role offers a chance to grow within a successful organization, collaborating closely with clients and managing subcontractors to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in project delivery.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams.
• Detailed knowledge of local regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive project programmes and communicate to team.
• Deliver projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage project expenditure and cash flow.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contracts management

Design management

Planning experience (MS Project)

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Project Manager

Great opportunity to join a Tier 2 contractor with excellent presence in the defence, heritage, industrial and commercial sectors with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects.

A market leading Tier 2 contractor with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, our client is now seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing business in Newcastle NSW.

The project you will be managing will be a heavy refurb circa $6m+ and the candidate will need to have roof replacement experience or having delivered new build projects prior. Subsequent projects could be refurbishments, repairs, remediation, demolition and upgrade projects valued from smaller to $10 million +.

Having experience in Commercial, Industrial, Heritage or Defence building projects will be an advantage.

As Project Manager, you will need to have strong commercial acumen, contracts management, design management, OHS, programming / planning experience (MS Project) as well as running meetings with consultants and subcontractors to provide a high quality service that will ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design comprehensive project programmes and communicate to team
• Project delivery from inception through to completion
• Ensure construction programmes are followed & deliver on project quality to programme
• Identify and manage construction risk through all projects, escalating issues when required
• Manage project expenditure and cash flow
• Management and achievement of external engineering design aspects of projects
• Design management
• Manage subcontractors on site
• Manage and maintain HSEQ requirements on the project
• Produce progress reports
• Deliver and manage client expectations

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Minimum 5 - 10 years+ experience in the successful delivery of refurb / new build or remedial projects from start to finish
• Proven leadership ability in building and motivating teams to deliver high quality projects
• Detailed knowledge of local council and regulatory requirements / standards
• Strong planning and project financial reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Construction Safety Induction (white) card

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Construction

Contact: Jacob Montague-Day via email to [e-mail] or Sam Barnes via email to [e-mail] for further information.