Project Manager - NSW

Carrington King; Sydney; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Job summary

Carrington King is seeking a highly capable Project Manager to lead a portfolio of construction projects across NSW. You will work closely with the Managing Directors and Sales Manager to deliver projects safely, efficiently and on time, while nurturing client relationships and guiding site teams and subcontractors.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication skills and a proactive, self-starting approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer, Plumber, Draughtsperson or Tradie with coal-face construction site experience.
• Demonstrated capability to lead teams on construction sites and manage field operations.
• Strong service ethic, proactive communication and ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project and factory progress; adapt labour and materials as needed.
• Prepare scope documents for projects in NSW.
• Price and negotiate client variations to protect margin and scope.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver on time and safely.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer

Plumber

Draughtsperson

Tradie

Self-starter

Strong communication

Safety consciousness

Job description

Autonomous role underpinning the success of the NSW business

• Growing contracting business with blue chip clients
• Key position – delivering construction projects
• Sydney based, CBD/city fringe
• Salary package circa $165K + Vehicle

The Company

Delivering premium thermal, acoustic and fire-rating solutions nationally for over 40 years, the company is known for challenging industry standards, with a reputation for being at the forefront of innovation, organisation and reliability. The team is progressive, proactive and driven to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients, and the organisation is committed to investing in its people through ongoing training and real-world exposure to diverse, hands‑on projects in the construction sector.

The Role

The business is thriving, which has created the need for a highly capable and hands‑on Project Manager to lead a portfolio of projects across NSW. Working closely with the Managing Directors and Sale Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring project & factory progress, adapting labour & materials
• Preparing scope documents
• Pricing & negotiating client variations
• Continuous improvement of processes & procedures
• Maintaining & strengthening client relationships
• Managing site teams, subbies & suppliers

You

It’s likely you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer, Plumber, Draughtsperson or Tradie with coal face experience leading teams on construction sites. You are probably described by your peers as someone who is a “self-starter”, and who “owns their job”. We’re interested in candidates with a strong service ethic, people who get on the front foot with their communication and leave nothing to chance. You are also responsive, conscientious and clear about your responsibilities regarding safety, your people and the client.

For someone with the capacity to nurture and win over new clients, there is real scope to take on greater responsibility. So if If you thrive on responsibility and autonomy, this is a career opportunity that you should consider.