Senior Project Manager – Retail Fit-Out Leader

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of delivery on commercial shopfitting projects. You will report to the directors, run your own projects, lead a team of carpenters, site managers and contract administrators, and ensure quality, service and attention to detail for clients.

You’ll manage 2-3 projects concurrently, coordinate with clients, architects and subcontractors, manage programmes, procurement and costs, and

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing commercial construction or fit-out projects, ideally in retail or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of construction details, sequencing, subcontractor scopes and project delivery.
• Proven ability to run multiple projects and lead a team.
• Commercial awareness with budgets, variations and margins.
• Decisive and responsible problem solver.
• Excellent client, architect and consultant relations.
• Organised, proactive and hands-on when required.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from handover through construction to completion and defects.
• Lead and manage Site Managers, Contract Administrators and carpenters.
• Manage construction programmes and address delays.
• Oversee subcontractor engagement, trade scopes and long-lead items.
• Control project costs, variations, progress claims and commercial risks.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors.
• Identify issues early and provide practical solutions.
• Provide weekly progress updates on progress, programme, costs, procurement.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

Budgeting

Client communication

Problem solving

Organised

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of delivery on commercial shopfitting projects. You will report to the directors, run your own projects, lead a team of carpenters, site managers and contract administrators, and ensure quality, service and attention to detail for clients.

You’ll manage 2-3 projects concurrently, coordinate with clients, architects and subcontractors, manage programmes, procurement and costs, and