Project Manager - Retail Fit Out & New Build Projects

D&B; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Structured bonus opportunities

Quarterly mental health days

Inclusive culture

Job summary

D&B in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects from initiation to handover, ensuring safety, timeliness, budget adherence and quality across retail, workplace and hospitality sectors.

You will report to the Construction Manager and enjoy an autonomous role with strong client relationships and hands-on involvement in successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering new-build projects.
• Pad-site experience highly regarded.
• Strong client and stakeholder management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of construction projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage project programs, schedules and key milestones using Microsoft Project.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasting and monthly cost reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, site meetings and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of project issues.
• Provide buildability input and oversee quality assurance processes.
• Manage procurement, tendering and supplier selection.
• Ensure projects comply with HSE/OHSEQ requirements and relevant company systems.
• Oversee construction start-up, permits, statutory approvals and authority requirements.
• Lead project completion, defects management and handover.
• Drive effective communication and collaboration across all project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Microsoft Project

OHSEQ ISO

Permits & approvals

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for an opportunity to join a progressive and fast-growing construction business?

Our client is a dynamic builder delivering high-quality projects across retail, workplace and hospitality sectors, partnering with some of Australia’s leading brands. With continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

The Role Reporting closely to the Construction Manager, you will take ownership of projects from start-up through to completion and handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys an autonomous environment, strong client relationships and being closely involved in the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of construction projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage project programs, schedules and key milestones using Microsoft Project.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasting and monthly cost reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, site meetings and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of project issues.
• Provide buildability input and oversee quality assurance processes.
• Manage procurement, tendering and supplier selection.
• Ensure projects comply with HSE/OHSEQ requirements and relevant company systems.
• Oversee construction start-up, permits, statutory approvals and authority requirements.
• Lead project completion, defects management and handover.
• Drive effective communication and collaboration across all project stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience delivering new-build projects, with pad-site experience highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge across the construction lifecycle.
• Experience with new services connections and relevant authorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction start-up and project completion.
• Experience with building permits, statutory approvals and occupancy permits.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of OHSEQ and ISO Safety, Quality and Environmental systems.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, negotiation and communication skills.
• A collaborative, low-ego and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience working with national retail clients such as Coles, McDonald's, Woolworths or similar will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Join a growing and progressive construction business.
• Opportunity to work across high-profile retail, workplace and hospitality projects.
• Autonomous role with genuine ownership of project delivery.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Structured bonus opportunities.
• Quarterly mental health days.
• Inclusive, collaborative and people-focused culture.