Project Manager - Fit out

Amida Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of high-quality fitout and refurbishment projects in Perth, WA. You will own the delivery from design to handover, ensuring on-time completion and adherence to drawings, specs and budget.

You will manage client and stakeholder relationships, mentor junior staff, and drive risk management and cost reporting to maximise profitability across a growing project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or similar.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering fitout and refurbishment projects as a Project Manager.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from design to handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, variations and claims.
• Knowledge of local council/regulatory requirements and standards.
• Leadership and development of junior team members; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of fitout and refurbishment projects from design through to handover.
• Negotiate and let subcontracts; manage procurement schedules to programme.
• Lead tender process; contribute to construction methodologies to win work.
• Develop and maintain project programmes; report to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage construction risk; implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project expenditure, cashflow forecasting, and monthly cost reporting.
• Oversee quality assurance; ensure works meet drawings and standards.
• Maintain client/stakeholder relationships and regular progress reporting.
• Lead and mentor junior project staff; support career development.
• Ensure project close-out, including practical completion docs and defect rectification.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering or related degree

Construction Management

Architecture degree

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

• Established fit-out/refurb D&B contractor in Perth
• Excellent pipeline of projects from $1m–$10m+
• Fast track career progression and brilliant company culture

Great opportunity to work with a growing fit-out and refurb design and build contractor with an excellent culture. Projects will be from $500k to $2m+ working with a repeat client.

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

Offering a range of services to their clients, the company specialises in commercial fit-out and refurbishment with projects across various sectors. Incorporating a wide range of skillsets, they manage their projects from design stage through to handover.

As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the delivery of high-quality, on-time construction projects, ensuring that all works are completed to documented drawings, specifications and nominated timeframes. You will manage projects from design stage through to handover, acting as the primary point of contact for a specific account.

With a project portfolio that includes high-end fitouts, you will be responsible for the full commercial and operational management of your projects, ensuring profitability is maintained while financial and contractual risks are minimised.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of fitout and refurbishment projects from design through to handover
• Negotiate and let subcontracts against budget, managing procurement schedules in line with programme
• Lead the tender process and contribute to the development of construction methodologies that win work
• Develop and maintain project programmes, communicating updates to clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Identify and manage construction risk across projects, implementing mitigation strategies proactively
• Manage project expenditure, cashflow forecasting, and monthly cost reporting
• Oversee project quality assurance, ensuring all works comply with drawings, specifications, and relevant standards
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, providing regular progress reporting and maintaining satisfaction throughout
• Lead and mentor junior project staff including Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Site Managers
• Manage project completion including practical completion documentation, defect rectification, and close-out

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or similar
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering fitout and refurbishment projects as a Project Manager with a head contractor or D&B builder
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from design stage through to handover
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, variations, and claims
Working knowledge of local council and regulatory requirements and standards
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing junior team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Procore or similar project management software is preferred

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.