Senior / Project Manager – Client Side – Industrial Projects

Amida Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique project management consultancy in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager for high-end industrial construction projects. The role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring client satisfaction, managing risks, and developing necessary documentation. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and at least 5 years of experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial projects from scope development to hand over.
• Proven track record in design development and regulatory approvals.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from scope to hand over with high-quality service.
• Manage project expenditure and cash flow while overseeing cost control.
• Develop documentation for contractor appointments through competitive tendering.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Client Focus

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management

Job description

Director - Australia at Amida Recruitment Ltd

Note: This is a job description excerpt. The following focuses on the Director / Senior Project Manager level roles in an industrial/warehouse construction context.

Overview

Our client is a boutique client-side project and construction management consultancy providing independent and professional services for property and infrastructure projects. They seek an enthusiastic Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join their innovative, client-focused team and work on high-end industrial projects. Projects include industrial, warehousing and distribution centre developments, with opportunities to lead projects through full lifecycle from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from scope development through construction to hand over, ensuring high-quality service and that client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Manage industrial projects from scope development to hand over, including front-end activities where applicable (planning, DA, CC, OC, etc.).
• Develop documentation for appointment of contractors through competitive tendering.
• Identify and manage construction risk across all projects and escalate issues as required.
• Manage project expenditure and cash flow, and oversee cost control measures.
• Oversee design development and up-front regulatory approvals (e.g., planning and DA processes).
• Ensure defect identification and rectification are addressed post-construction.
• Maintain a positive, client-focused attitude and uphold high standards of service.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience managing industrial projects from scope development to hand over.
• Proven track record in design development and up-front regulatory approvals.
• Experience on industrial new build projects typically from $10m+.
• Experience working for a client-side PM firm or a main contractor on D&C contracts in buildings is preferred.
• Ability to develop documentation for contractor appointments through competitive tendering.
• Strong ability to identify and manage construction risk and escalate issues when required.
• Ability to manage project expenditure and cash flow; excellent financial reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and well-developed interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience, ideally on large-scale industrial, warehousing and distribution center projects.
• Strong project financial reporting skills and strategic thinking.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time permanent position offering an opportunity to work with an established organisation on challenging projects.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact the listed Amida Recruitment consultants for further information.