Senior Construction Project Leader – Major Projects

PERSOL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is partnering with a leading construction organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager in Australia. You will lead major construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, cost and schedule targets are met.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage budgets, programs, resources, and risks while mentoring project teams and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent commercial and contract management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of major construction projects.
• Manage project budgets, programs, resources, and risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Lead and mentor project teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Monitor project progress and provide clear reporting to senior management.
• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are effectively managed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Delivery leadership

Education

Construction/Engineering/PM degree

Job description

PERSOL is partnering with a leading construction organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager in Australia. You will lead major construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, cost and schedule targets are met.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage budgets, programs, resources, and risks while mentoring project teams and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.