Senior Project Manager | Commercial Construction

Design & Build; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through handover, across education, healthcare and community sectors.

You will manage budgets, procure subcontractors, develop programmes, and coordinate site teams while maintaining client relationships, quality, safety and on-time delivery. A strong track record in Victoria projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects as PM or SPM.
• Exposure to education, healthcare, aged care, community, recreation or institutional projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Ability to lead and coordinate project teams while maintaining client relationships.
• Understanding of construction programmes, contracts, quality and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach, strong work ethic and ownership of outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Building or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, ensuring milestones are met.
• Coordinate Site Managers, Contract Administrators, consultants and subcontractors.
• Maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers and stakeholders.
• Monitor quality assurance, safety and compliance across all project stages.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, delays and challenges.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management.
• Drive accountability, collaboration and high standards across project teams.

Skills

Experience delivering commercial PM/SP

Budgeting & forecasting

Procurement & subcontractor management

Team leadership & client关系

Construction programmes, contracts, QA

Communication, negotiation, problem‑sl

Ownership & proactive approach

Construction Management degree

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Construction Management/related

Job description

Melbourne | Tier 3 Builder | Education, Healthcare & Community Projects

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join an established and growing commercial construction business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across Victoria.

With a diverse portfolio spanning education, healthcare, aged care, community, recreation and commercial construction, this is an opportunity to join a business with an established pipeline of work and a collaborative, delivery-focused culture.

The business delivers projects predominantly across the $1m–$15m range, with an increasing focus on larger and more complex developments. They offer an environment where experienced construction professionals are trusted to take ownership, make decisions and play an important role in the ongoing success of the business.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple commercial construction projects, overseeing all aspects from pre‑construction through to completion and handover.

Working closely with Site Managers, Contract Administrators, subcontractors, consultants and clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and in line with agreed programmes and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction and procurement through to practical completion and handover.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate Site Managers, Contract Administrators, consultants and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor quality assurance, safety and compliance across all project stages.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, delays and construction challenges.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior management.
• Drive accountability, collaboration and high standards across project teams.

About You

You will be an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in commercial construction and the ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects as a PM or SPM.
• Exposure to education, healthcare, aged care, community, recreation or institutional projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement and subcontractor management.
• The ability to lead and coordinate project teams while maintaining strong client relationships.
• A thorough understanding of construction programmes, contracts, quality and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach, strong work ethic and the ability to take ownership of outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Building or a related discipline.

The Business & What’s on Offer

You will be joining an established Australian commercial builder with decades of industry experience and a diverse portfolio of projects across Victoria.

• A stable pipeline of varied commercial construction projects.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• A close-knit environment where individuals have genuine responsibility and influence.
• The opportunity to work across a variety of project sectors rather than being restricted to one market.
• A business that values integrity, accountability, teamwork and long-term relationships.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.