Project Manager // Construction & Fit-Out

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is recruiting an experienced Workplace Project Manager to join a major utilities organisation on an initial 6-month contract in Sydney. You will manage delivery of workplace refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects across multiple sites, focusing on planning, budgeting, contractor management and risk mitigation.

With 5+ years in construction/property project management and NEC4 contract experience, you will coordinate stakeholders, reports, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering workplace fit-out and construction projects.
• Government project delivery experience with examples.
• 5+ years in PM across construction/property.
• Qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Property or PM.
• Experience with NEC4.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, scheduling and risk mgmt.
• MS Project or Primavera proficiency; SAP helpful.
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• White Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end delivery of workplace fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Manage project costs, forecasts, procurement and contract admin.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Identify risks and changes, and report to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee safety, quality and compliance with standards.
• Manage NEC4 contracts and related obligations.
• Prepare project reports and financial updates for leaders.
• Manage multiple projects across sites.
• Drive continuous improvements in delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

NEC4 contract mgmt

Scheduling

Procurement

Contract administration

MS Project

Primavera

White Card

Education

Construction/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

Job description

• Deliver workplace refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects

Workplace Project Manager | Construction & Fit-Out

6-month contract | Parramatta & Sydney project sites

Talent International is recruiting an experienced Workplace Project Manager to join a major utilities organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will see you managing the delivery of workplace, property and construction projects across multiple sites throughout Sydney. You’ll be responsible for project planning, budgeting, contractor management, risk management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of workplace fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Manage project costs, financial forecasts, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests.
• Oversee project quality, safety requirements and compliance with organisational standards.
• Manage NEC4 contracts and associated contractual obligations.
• Prepare project reporting, financial updates and progress reports for senior stakeholders.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across different locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and outcomes.

About You

• Demonstrated experience delivering construction and workplace fit-out projects.
• Proven experience managing government projects, with examples of successfully completed projects.
• Ideally 5+ years of project management experience across construction, property or workplace environments.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Property or Project Management.
• Experience with NEC4 contract management and administration.
• Strong project budgeting, procurement, scheduling and risk management capabilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera, with SAP experience highly regarded.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, contractor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A current Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Experience delivering projects across utilities, government, infrastructure, civil works or heritage and restoration environments will be highly regarded.

Location & Working Arrangements

• 3-4 days per week at project sites across Sydney.
• 1-2 days per week at the Parramatta office.
• Limited work-from-home opportunities, subject to operational requirements.

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract.
• $650-$750 per day + super.
• ASAP commencement, subject to pre-employment checks.
• 40-hour working week.