Senior Project Manager

Master Staffing Solutions; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSS Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple refurbishment and redevelopment projects across aged care and retirement living facilities. You will deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, coordinating subcontractors and trades while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

A key focus is working within live environments, requiring professionalism, planning, and sensitivity to residents and operational staff.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Project Management required.
• Experience in refurbishment projects, aged care and retirement living preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Cubit for estimating.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee budgets, resources and timelines for on-time delivery.
• Ensure safety compliance and industry standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide updates.
• Supervise site supervisors, tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Prepare project quotes using Cubit or similar tools.
• Create and manage project plans using MS Project.
• Review scope, schedule deliverables, and estimate costs.
• Develop and maintain opportunities for future work.
• Lead and motivate project teams and manage WHS on-site.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Cubit

Pronto

Procore

Rapid Induct

SharePoint

Job description

MSS Group is a privately owned company that employs over 250 people across service delivery and specialist trades in Australia and New Zealand.

Our in-house team of project managers, construction supervisors, site foremen, and building tradespeople supports your projects from start to finish.

Our experience includes renovations, refurbishments, upgrades, and expansions to property facilities in Aged Care, Retirement Living, Retail and Commercial sectors, as well as prisons and detention centres.

For more information about the company, visit our website: www.mssgroup.com.au

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

MSS Group is a privately owned company that employs over 250 people across service delivery and specialist trades in Australia and New Zealand.

Our in-house team of project managers, construction supervisors, site foremen, and building tradespeople supports your projects from start to finish.

Our experience includes renovations, refurbishments, upgrades, and expansions to property facilities in Aged Care, Retirement Living, Retail and Commercial sectors, as well as prisons and detention centres.

For more information about the company, visit our website: www.mssgroup.com.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead multiple refurbishment and redevelopment projects across aged care and retirement living facilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering refurbishment projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors and trades, manage site resources, and maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and clients.

A key focus of this position is working within live environments, requiring a high level of professionalism, planning, and sensitivity to the needs of residents and operational staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional looking to take the next step into project management within a supportive and growing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage refurbishment projects from inception to completion.

• Oversee project resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

• Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular project updates.

• Supervise and coordinate site supervisors, tradespeople, and subcontractors.

• Prepare project quotes using estimating software such as Cubit.

• Create and manage project plans using MS Project.

• Review project scope, schedule deliverables, and estimate costs.

• Manage all onsite and offsite construction activities, ensuring compliance with building and safety regulations.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying and securing future work opportunities.

• Lead and motivate project teams, including supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring effective programme management.

• Manage project schedules, financials, risks, and work health and safety (WHS) on-site.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Project Management.

• Experience in refurbishment projects, particularly in aged care and retirement living.

• Proficiency in MS Project and estimating tools like Cubit.

• Strong ability to prepare and manage quotes for new work.

• Background as a tradesperson or possession of a builder’s licence (preferred).

• Proficiency in using MS Projects, Pronto, Procore, Rapid Induct, Cubit, SharePoint software for job management.

• Valid driver’s license and valid working rights in Australia

• Ability to obtain police clearance

• Covid vaccinated and willing to get flu vaccination annually

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Australian work rights

• Valid driver’s licence

• Ability to obtain a Police Clearance, WWAC, and WWCC

• Construction White Card