Project Manager - Darwin

Endfire Engineering Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Endfire Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fire protection projects across the Northern Territory from award to completion. This site-based role emphasises ownership of programme, cost, procurement and subcontractor management while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

You will work closely with Darwin project and construction teams to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, with accountability for project performance and commercial

Qualifications

• Diploma in Project Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Fire protection experience highly regarded.
• Site-based project delivery experience.
• Must have valid Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Managing project delivery, including budgets, timelines and resourcing.
• Coordinating subcontractors and site activities.
• Procurement and management of materials and equipment.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring project performance and reporting on progress.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and project requirements.
• Contributing to project planning and delivery from start to finish.
• Monitoring project risks and commercial performance.
• Resolving project and site issues to keep delivery on track.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Site coordination

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Job description

Take the lead on project delivery in Darwin with an established Australian-owned fire protection contractor delivering projects across the Northern Territory.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Darwin team, delivering fire protection projects across commercial and industrial sites. This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to a construction Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from award through to completion.

Fire protection experience is highly regarded; however, we are also interested in experienced Project Managers from broader construction and building services backgrounds.

About Us

Endfire Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned company with over 25 years of industry experience. Operating across Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and New Zealand, we have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability.

We deliver fire protection services across a wide range of commercial and industrial projects, supporting diverse clients and sectors.

About The Role

This is a site-based Project Manager role responsible for delivering projects from award through to completion.

You will manage all aspects of project performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Working closely with our Darwin project and construction teams, you will take ownership of project performance across programme, cost, procurement, subcontractors and site activities.

Your Role

• Managing project delivery, including budgets, timelines and resourcing
• Coordinating subcontractors and site activities
• Procurement and management of materials and equipment
• Liaising with clients, consultants and key stakeholders
• Monitoring project performance and reporting on progress
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and project requirements
• Contributing to project planning and delivery from start to finish
• Monitoring project risks and commercial performanceResolving project and site issues to keep delivery on track

About You

• Diploma in Project Management (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction
• Fire protection experience highly regarded (wet and/or dry fire)
• Strong understanding of site-based project delivery
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and project budgets
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
• High level of accountability, organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Candidates must hold valid Australian working rights

Defence Project Requirement

This role may involve work on Defence projects. Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required Defence security clearance and site access approvals.