Senior Project Manager

Alder Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive workplace culture

Professional growth challenges

Job summary

A leading construction company in Gold Coast seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee contract claims, prepare financial reports, and manage project risks. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in the building and construction sector, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to achieving time and financial goals. This role offers competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture, with diverse opportunities across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a Project Manager within the Building and Construction Sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to time and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage all head contract claims for the project.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports for division managers.
• Maintain a positive and proactive working environment.
• Identify and manage key project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Digital Proficiency

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or trade background

Tools

Jobpac

Procore

Job description

About Us

Join Alder Group - Proudly celebrating 23 Years of Excellence in 2026! Alder Group brings development and construction teams under one roof to deliver exceptional building, civil, and infrastructure projects and community focused developments. We are an award‑winning development and construction company based on the Gold Coast with offices also in Brisbane and Ballina. We currently have a rare opportunity available for a talented Senior Project Manager to join our Build team on the Gold Coast.

If you are a self‑driven individual who is adept at developing project programs, have a solid understanding of the design process, are proficient in procuring and coordinating trades, conduct site inspections to ensure quality and safety outcomes, and possess high quality communication skills, we would love to hear from you!

About The Role

• Manage all head contract claims (variations, extensions or time, progress, etc.) and alert division manager/commercial manager of any claims which may put the project at risk.
• Prepare monthly project reports in relation to all financial aspects for presentation to division managers with assistance from Contracts Administrator.
• Manage contract and construction program.
• Approval and sign off on invoicing with limits of authority.
• Maintain a positive and proactive working environment for staff and subcontractors.
• Participate in regular HSEQ inspections.
• Review project documentation and identify, ahead of works being carried out, any potential defects or project delays.
• Provide support and assistance to estimating team to help procure work as required by division managers.
• Foster good working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works/programmes prior to issue.
• Peruse in detail all project drawings, specifications and all other relevant documentation prior to project commencement and throughout project duration.
• Organise and chair project start‑up meetings.
• Identify, monitor and manage key project risks.
• Client management.

About You – Skills And Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification highly preferable or, as a minimum, a relevant trade background supported by demonstrated performance in a similar role.
• 10+ years experience as a Project Manager within the Building and Construction Sector.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to lead and motivate team members.
• High attention to detail.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of digital proficiency.
• Commitment and understanding of the importance of time and financial goals.
• Jobpac and Procore experience highly desirable.

Why Join Us

If you are looking for a role that offers excitement, stability, flexibility, and exposure to diverse projects, Alder Group is the place for you! We have a diverse portfolio of works and deliver outstanding, award‑winning results across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, health, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing, and community.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Supportive structure and workplace culture.
• Professional challenges that stimulate growth and prosperity for all.
• We live by our values of TEAMWORK, PARTNERSHIPS, INTEGRITY, and PRIDE.