Project Manager - Structural Steel Delivery & Ownership

AustCorp Executive; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle negotiable

Job summary

AustCorp Executive in Cairns is seeking a Project Manager with strong structural steel, fabrication and erection experience to take end-to-end delivery of diverse projects. You will lead the programme, manage budgets, coordinate subcontractors and site teams, and drive safe, on-time, on-budget completion.

The role demands hands-on delivery, liaising with clients and principal contractors, and building solid stakeholder relationships within an established regional business.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel, steel fabrication, construction or heavy engineering.
• Experience with steel fabrication and erection.
• Strong planning and programming capability.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Commercial understanding of budgets, forecasting, claims and variations.
• Confidence dealing directly with builders, clients and principal contractors.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and project delivery.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• Current Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural steel projects from award through to completion.
• Coordinate fabrication, steel erection, site works, labour, deliveries and cranage.
• Develop and manage construction programmes.
• Liaise directly with principal contractors and site-based client teams.
• Coordinate Site Supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Attend site inspections, construction meetings and safety meetings.
• Manage project budgets and regularly forecast costs.
• Identify potential budget overruns and take action early.
• Prepare and submit progress claims.
• Identify, price and manage contract variations.
• Manage project procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Review drawings, scope and project requirements.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, quality and WHS requirements.
• Maintain QA and project documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Support projects at site level when required.

Skills

Project management experience

Structural steel

Steel fabrication

Construction planning

Budget forecasting

Client liaison

Contract understanding

Time management

Negotiation

Driver's license

Education

Construction/Engineering quals

Job description

AustCorp Executive in Cairns is seeking a Project Manager with strong structural steel, fabrication and erection experience to take end-to-end delivery of diverse projects. You will lead the programme, manage budgets, coordinate subcontractors and site teams, and drive safe, on-time, on-budget completion.

The role demands hands-on delivery, liaising with clients and principal contractors, and building solid stakeholder relationships within an established regional business.