Project Manager - Steel Contractor

Buildco Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildco Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale structural steel projects across NSW. You will own multiple packages from design through installation, coordinating engineering, procurement and on-site delivery with senior leadership oversight.

The role offers autonomy, exposure to executive decisions, and a pathway to long-term career progression within a specialist structural steel contractor known for landmark developments in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structural steel projects in the Australian construction sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end structural steel delivery.
• Experience delivering large-scale steel packages, including landmark or high-tonnage projects.
• Commercially astute with strong contract administration and risk management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing several projects simultaneously across varying stages of delivery.
• Leading project teams to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Coordinating engineering, drafting and detailing activities.
• Overseeing commercial administration, contract obligations and variations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with builders, consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Providing leadership, guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and delivery teams.
• Steering projects through procurement, fabrication and on-site installation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Budget & cost control

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

Job description

A well-established national structural steel contractor is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale building projects across NSW.

Known for delivering some of Australia's most prominent commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments, this organisation combines engineering expertise, advanced fabrication capabilities and site delivery excellence to provide end to end structural steel project delivery.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of multiple structural steel packages across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring successful delivery across design, procurement, fabrication and installation phases.

Responsibilities:

• · Managing several projects simultaneously across varying stages of delivery.
• · Leading project teams to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
• · Coordinating engineering, drafting and detailing activities.
• · Overseeing commercial administration, contract obligations and variations.
• · Building and maintaining strong relationships with builders, consultants and subcontractors.
• · Monitoring project performance and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes.
• · Providing leadership, guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and delivery teams.
• · Steering projects through procurement, fabrication and on-site installation.

Experience:

• · Experience delivering structural steel projects within the Australian construction sector
• · Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects
• · Strong understanding of end to end structural steel delivery
• · Experience delivering large-scale steel packages, including landmark or high-tonnage projects
• · Commercially astute with strong contract administration and risk management skills
• · Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• · Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications are advantageous

The role:

• · Opportunity to work on some of Sydney's most significant construction projects.
• · Long-term career growth with a recognised industry leader.
• · High level of autonomy and influence over project delivery.
• · Direct exposure to executive management and key business decisions.
• · Collaborative, solutions-focused culture that values expertise and initiative.
• · Strong project pipeline providing stability and career progression.
• · This role will suit a seasoned structural steel professional who thrives in complex project environments, enjoys leading teams, and has a proven track record delivering high-profile construction projects from start to finish.