Senior Project Manager – Heritage, Industrial & Defence

Amida Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing Tier 2 contractor with a strong presence in defence, heritage, industrial and commercial sectors. The role covers refurbishments, repairs, remediation, demolition and upgrades up to $10m, requiring leadership, planning, and strong contract management.

You will oversee programmes, design management, OHS, and coordinating with consultants and subcontractors to meet client expectations and deliver

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of delivery experience in refurb, new build or remedial projects.
• Proven leadership ability to build and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of local council regulations and standards.
• Strong planning and project financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Construction Safety Induction (white card).

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive project programmes and communicate to team.
• Delivery from inception to completion.
• Ensure programs follow & deliver on project quality to programme.
• Identify and manage construction risk through all projects, escalating issues when required.
• Manage project expenditure and cash flow.
• Management and achievement of external engineering design aspects of projects.
• Design management.
• Manage subcontractors on site.
• Maintain HSEQ requirements on the project.
• Produce progress reports.
• Deliver and manage client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial reporting

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amida Recruitment in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing Tier 2 contractor with a strong presence in defence, heritage, industrial and commercial sectors. The role covers refurbishments, repairs, remediation, demolition and upgrades up to $10m, requiring leadership, planning, and strong contract management.

You will oversee programmes, design management, OHS, and coordinating with consultants and subcontractors to meet client expectations and deliver