Senior Project Manager

Now Careers; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Now Careers on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction programs from start to finish. The role reports to senior management and requires overseeing budgets, schedule, safety and quality while guiding project teams and coordinating subcontractors, consultants and clients.

This is a dynamic position with a strong project portfolio across retail, retirement living and fit-out sectors, offering a stable pipeline and a January 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Strong leadership and the ability to mentor project teams.
• Sound understanding of project financials, procurement and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects across programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Leading and coordinating Project Managers, Contract Administrators and site teams.
• Managing subcontractors, consultants, clients and key project stakeholders.
• Overseeing project financials, procurement, variations and commercial performance.
• Driving project outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Budgeting

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Gold Coast | Start January 2027

An established Tier 2 construction company with offices across South East Queensland is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Gold Coast team. With a strong and diverse project portfolio spanning commercial construction, retirement living, retail and fit-outs, this is an opportunity to join a well-established builder with a solid pipeline of work and a presence across the SEQ market.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from commencement through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects across programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Leading and coordinating Project Managers, Contract Administrators and site teams.
• Managing subcontractors, consultants, clients and key project stakeholders.
• Overseeing project financials, procurement, variations and commercial performance.
• Driving project outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

You will be an established Senior Project Manager with a proven track record delivering commercial construction projects.

To be successful, you will have:

• Extensive experience delivering commercial construction projects, ideally with a Tier 2 or Tier 1 builder.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and mentor project teams.
• A sound understanding of project financials, contracts, procurement and construction methodology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver successful project outcomes.

The Opportunity

• Join an established builder with offices across South East Queensland.
• Gold Coast-based role with a diverse range of projects.
• Exposure to commercial, retirement living, retail and fit-out projects.
• Strong project pipeline and opportunity to make an impact within the business.
• January 2027 commencement.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for your next opportunity with an established SEQ builder, we'd like to hear from you.