Senior Project Manager - Diverse projects & established builder

Design & Build; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Design & Build is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major, diverse projects from preconstruction through handover in Adelaide. You will manage multi-project workloads, drive commercial outcomes, and mentor on-site teams while fostering strong client and consultant relationships.

With a growing portfolio across retail, aged care, education, government and defence, this role offers long-term stability and a clear career pathway. Salary ranges reflect market and benefits including a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Project Manager or senior PM with Tier 1–3 builder.
• Proven track record across sectors and project values.
• Bachelor or higher in Construction Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead large scale projects typically $50m+ across a diverse portfolio.
• Manage budgets, programs, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contracts and variations.
• Build long-term relationships with repeat clients, consultants and design teams.
• Lead and mentor site managers and growing site teams.
• Drive safety, quality and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Senior PM experience

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Diverse projects & established builder

The Role

Our client is a respected, family values builder of around 150 people, running 30 to 40 projects at any one time across retail, aged care, social housing, education, government and defence. Projects range from $100k fit outs up to $200m landmark builds. With a clear move towards $50m plus projects over the next few years, they are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead major projects from preconstruction through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large scale projects, typically $50m plus, across a diverse portfolio
• Manage budgets, programs, cost reporting and forecasting
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contracts and variations
• Build long term relationships with a core group of repeat clients, consultants and design teams
• Lead and mentor site managers and growing site teams
• Drive safety, quality and commercial outcomes

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or strong Project Manager with a Tier 1, 2 or 3 builder
• A track record across a range of sectors and project values
• Strong commercial and contract management skills
• Low ego, resilient and in it for the long haul
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or similar

Why Apply

• A steady pipeline of government, defence, education and health work for the next five years
• A genuine family culture with many long serving staff, including one approaching 48 years
• Structured training and career pathways, with the chance to move across project types
• Interstate candidates welcome, with relocation support for the right person
• Salary $175k to $225k plus vehicle and benefits

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please get contact @designandbuild.com.au