Project Manager - Industrial Construction

ZipRecruiter; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm based in Hobart is seeking an experienced Project Manager. The role involves overseeing industrial construction projects, managing teams, budgets, and safety compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years in the construction industry with a focus on management. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience in the construction industry, including 5 years of managerial experience.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• In-depth understanding of local building code regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and maintain effective working relationships with all project participants.
• Organize and execute the project safety compliance program.
• Maintain strict control of the project budget and report monthly on progress.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction/project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our Hobart Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have project management experience in industrial construction markets. The Project Manager is responsible for oversight of all phases of industrial construction projects, including coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, and equipment, while ensuring that specifications are followed and work is performed within quality standards as well as on schedule and within budget. The candidate should have a client-focused approach and work well independently and as part of the project team.

Stevens offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a strong career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals committed to delivering quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project participants.
• Organize and execute the project safety compliance program within company policies; initiate safety meetings for on-site supervisors and labor force.
• Interface with the client as the primary contact, receiving and communicating initial project setup information and periodic project status, writing significant project-related correspondence, and representing the Company in meetings.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Develop and/or analyze the preliminary project documentation, such as project code of accounts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Organize and plan the execution of the physical work.
• Develop the project schedule and direct its long-term planning and execution.
• Communicate/coordinate schedule and plan with subcontractors and vendors.
• Identify on-site activities that may impede project progress or jeopardize compliance to project/contract requirements; prepare and submit related information to the client or other responsible parties and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain strict control of the project budget for each work activity; report monthly on progress and current profitability of the project.
• Write subcontracts and purchase orders for field-generated purchases and contracts; review and approve related subcontractor and vendor invoices and change requests.
• Prepare, quote and negotiate contract changes with General Manager’s guidance.
• Maintain open communication with all other support and business units involved with the project.
• Maintain open line of communication with local union officials.
• Promote goodwill with clients, architects, engineers, etc., to facilitate construction activities and future repeat business.
• Supervise the project activities of the on-site project engineer, field superintendents, office manager and clerk.
• Participate in bidding, pre-construction services, budgeting and Continuous Improvement Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Science, Building Science or Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in the construction industry, including five (5) years of managerial experience.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Able to manage a team of employees and multiple projects.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented and organized leadership.
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• In-depth understanding of the construction industry.
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations.
• Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers.
• Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project and experience with construction/project management software.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!

Company Description

STEVENS Engineers & Constructors is a team of dedicated professionals supported by trained and experienced craftsmen. The Industrial Construction and Engineering industry is built and delivered on the foundation of transparency, honesty, and integrity our customers have come to expect. STEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition and excavation. We also have expertise in structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services. As a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles. STEVENS is vested, start to finish, to ensure that our clients\' projects are safe and successful.