Project Manager - Volumetric Modular Design - Australia

Bespoke Careers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is assisting a leading construction firm in Brisbane to hire a Project Manager with volumetric modular design expertise. The role leads end-to-end delivery of high-rise residential and hospitality projects, coordinating factory-based manufacturing with on-site teams.

The successful candidate will bridge factory production and site assembly, ensure strict QA, and manage budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years experience in volumetric modular design and construction.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, residential high-rise, or hospitality projects.
• Understanding of off-site manufacturing, DfMA, modular structural engineering, and logistics coordination.
• Qualified in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, PM or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from inception through handover using volumetric construction methodologies.
• Coordinate with off-site facilities, design consultants, engineers, and site teams to apply DfMA effectively.
• Manage client, subcontractor, supplier, and regulatory relationships across all phases.
• Ensure QA standards and compliance with Australian building codes and safety regulations.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, variations, and schedules; identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate logistics and on-site schedules for volumetric modules in dense urban/high-rise settings.

Skills

Volumetric modular design

Project management

DfMA principles

Off-site manufacturing

Education

Construction Management

Job description

An innovative leader in modern construction methods, are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with specialised expertise in Volumetric Modular Design to join a growing team in Brisbane

In this role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex high-rise residential and hospitality projects utilising advanced off-site manufacturing and volumetric modular construction techniques.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between factory-based manufacturing and on-site assembly, ensuring seamless coordination, rigorous quality control, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

Open to candidates who are in Australia, who had Australian right to work or who need sponsorship and are looking to relocate to Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle management. Oversee high-rise residential and hospitality projects from inception through to handover, utilising volumetric modular construction methodologies
• Collaborate closely with off-site manufacturing facilities, design consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) principles are successfully executed
• Manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all project phases
• Maintain stringent quality assurance standards across both factory production and on-site installation, ensuring full compliance with Australian building codes, standards, and safety regulations
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, variations, and construction schedules, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Coordinate complex logistical planning, and precise on-site schedules for volumetric modules in dense urban or high-rise environments

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience specifically within volumetric modular design and construction.
• Proven track record managing large-scale commercial, residential high-rise, or hospitality construction projects
• Deep understanding of off-site manufacturing processes, DfMA principles, modular structural engineering, and logistics coordination
• Qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities, with a proven capability to drive multidisciplinary teams to success
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
• Visa sponsorship available for exceptional international candidates ready to make the move to Australia
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, innovative high-rise and hospitality projects utilising state-of-the-art construction methods
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work culture with strong career progression pathways