Senior Project Manager – Modular School Construction Lead

Zenith Search; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

Novated lease or vehicle allowance

Relocation support

Job summary

Zenith is partnering with a Queensland builder to appoint a Project Manager for a brand-new state secondary school in the Rockhampton region. The role covers early works through to handover, with full construction scheduled and a modular/off-site delivery approach that adds complexity.

You will lead a well-resourced site team, coordinate with a dedicated client and government stakeholders, and drive the project’s commercial outcomes while ensuring safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Proven PM with head contractor background and delivery to handover.
• Experience delivering complex projects including modular/off-site components.
• Strong commercial mindset and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the project from early works through construction to handover.
• Lead the site team and set the standard on site.
• Manage program, cost, cashflow, risk and quality.
• Integrate modular manufacture, transport and installation with on-site works.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts and performance.
• Lead client relationship and reporting on a major government project.
• Drive the commercial outcome, including variations and claims.

Skills

Head contractor experience

Delivery to handover

Commercial acumen

Job description

Zenith is partnering with a Queensland builder to appoint a Project Manager for a brand-new state secondary school in the Rockhampton region. The role covers early works through to handover, with full construction scheduled and a modular/off-site delivery approach that adds complexity.

You will lead a well-resourced site team, coordinate with a dedicated client and government stakeholders, and drive the project’s commercial outcomes while ensuring safety and quality on site.