Senior Project Manager

PERSOL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of major construction projects. You will drive safety, quality, cost, and schedule outcomes from planning through to completion, ensuring commercial objectives are met.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage budgets, programs, and resources, and mentor project teams. You will build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while delivering

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.

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

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Project Management

Job description

We are partnering with a leading and highly respected organisation within the construction industry to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong project pipeline, established market presence, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex construction projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, commercial, and stakeholder objectives are achieved.

About the role:

• 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 and Experience:

• 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.

You will be provided with a supportive environment and infrastructure to allow you to thrive, yet the flexibility to allow you to make your mark in the firm. You will also be rewarded with a competitive salary dependent upon experience and on- going commitment to professional development and advancement.