Project Manager - Client Side - Projects up to $20m+

Amida Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Limited in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-sector construction projects from concept through to delivery. You will manage client relations, procurement, and design coordination across Retail, Commercial and Residential sectors with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong communication, stake holder management and a solid background in end-to-end project management, including contract administration and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management or similar.
• 5+ years' experience in client-side PM or head contractor roles.
• End-to-end project management experience from concept to delivery.
• Contract administration experience and risk management.
• Experience with building projects, fit-outs and refurbishments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of design consultants, construction contractors and other specialists.
• Contract administration, claims management and progress reporting.
• Manage design development, approvals and regulatory processes.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget and change control.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and site teams on live projects.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

MS Project

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or similar

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Project

GC21

AS4000

AS4122

AS4902

Job description

Growing multi state boutique construction Project Management consultancy Excellent project pipeline in Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, Govt. & Education sectors Great culture, supportive team with excellent progression opportunities Projects across new build, refurb, fit-out & upgrades. ASAP start for the right candidate. Be part of a leading team delivering Retail, Commercial & Residential projects across Canberra. ASAP start for the right candidate.

Our client is a growing boutique project management consultancy with an established pipeline of Retail, Education, Health, Hospitality, Hotels, Aged Care, Office and Government sectors to name a few. Projects can be fit out / refurbishment, upgrades as well as new build projects. They are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their successful team in Canberra.

The candidate can come from a head contractor or a client-side background with excellent progression opportunities. Candidates ideally will have experience working across a variety of construction projects in different phases of the construction lifecycle from front end through to delivery.

Candidates will need to have strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skillsets. The ACT office is smaller than the other state offices and there is good growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Procurement of design consultants, construction contractors and other specialist consultants
• Contracts administration and claims management
• Management of statutory approval and design development processes
• Exposure to various construction procurement models and contract types
• Issues, risk and dispute management
• Delivery of project management services to your client to agreed scope, schedule and fee budget
• Scope development
• Preparing tender submissions
• Develop and maintain strong network and deliver outstanding services
• Managing regulatory approvals
• Design co-ordination
• Stakeholder management and liaison
• Working in a “live” environment (the buildings remain open during construction)
• Health and safety
• Program management
• Construction management of project delivery
• Management of site variations and design changes
• Cost management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management or similar
• 5 years’+ experience in either a client-side PM role or head contractor would also be ideal
• Proven end to end project management skills from concept through to completion
• Contract Administration experience
• Exposure to program management, managing timelines and critical paths
• Experience of end-to-end project management on a variety of building projects, commercial fit out would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skillset both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to think on your feet and excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project as well as experience with various industry standard contract forms ie; GC21, AS4000, AS4122 and AS4902

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.