PROJECT MANAGER – COMMERCIAL FORMWORK

C.O.L FORMWORK CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

C.O.L Formwork Construction Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial formwork projects from start to finish. You will manage builders, site teams, programs, materials and project costs in a hands-on, safety‑conscious role.

Ideal candidates have strong construction knowledge, excellent drawing interpretation, and proven ability to deliver on time and within budget across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong formwork, concrete structures or structural subcontracting experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial formwork projects from start to finish.
• Review structural, architectural and PT drawings.
• Plan labour, materials, deliveries, crane requirements and pour schedules.
• Coordinate with foremen, site supervisors, builders, engineers and suppliers.
• Monitor programmes and ensure works stay on schedule; attend site and project meetings.
• Prepare and manage variations, RFIs, site instructions and delay notices.
• Monitor budgets, labour costs and profitability.
• Coordinate site safety, SWMS and compliance requirements.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Cost control

Communication

People management

Education

White Card

Job description

C.O.L Formwork Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team in Melbourne. We specialise in commercial formwork construction across Melbourne and require someone who can take responsibility for projects from commencement through to completion. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong construction knowledge who can confidently manage builders, site teams, programs, materials and project costs.

Key responsibilities

• Managing multiple commercial formwork projects
• Reviewing structural, architectural and PT drawings
• Planning labour, materials, deliveries, crane requirements and pour schedules
• Working closely with foremen, site supervisors, builders, engineers and suppliers
• Monitoring construction programs and ensuring works remain on scheduleAttending site and project meetings
• Preparing and managing variations, RFIs, site instructions and delay notices
• Monitoring project budgets, labour costs and overall profitability
• Coordinating site safety, SWMS and compliance requirements

About you

• Demonstrated Project Management experience in commercial construction
• Strong formwork, concrete structures or structural subcontracting experience
• The practical ability to understand how formwork projects are built and delivered
• Excellent knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong planning, programming and organisational skills
• Experience managing foremen, subcontractors and site labour
• Confidence dealing directly with builders and site management
• Experience identifying and documenting variations and project delays
• Strong cost-control and commercial awareness
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A current White Card
• Full Australian working rights

About us

• C.O.L Formwork Construction specialises in commercial formwork construction across Melbourne. We are a growing company with a team of directors, office staff and site foremen.
• Long-term opportunity with a growing Melbourne formwork company
• Varied commercial projects across Melbourne
• Support from our directors, office team and site foremen
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and become a key member of the business