Strategic Lead — Structural & Plate Fabrication Projects

Thornton Engineering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Engineering, Geelong, Australia, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the Structural & Plate division on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work with production staff, senior management, and clients to deliver world-class fabrication projects.

Role includes overseeing procurement, planning, budgeting, and client liaison to meet expectations while maintaining cash flow. Domestic and international procurement experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of executing commercial and technical requirements in structural and/or pressure equipment projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with procuring critical long-lead materials through international channels.
• A firm understanding of manufacturing techniques and production planning.
• Previous experience in structural steel manufacturing is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact with the client concerning all project aspects and deliverables that support the business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide skilled direction to the procurement and project team members to ensure all materials and buys-in, logistics, planning, and allocating resources meet the assigned targets.
• Chairing meetings, finalising minutes, manage and close out all RFI's, NCR's, VO's, and general correspondence.
• Forecast potential EOT's and VO's, expediting the program to avoid an EOT where possible.
• Monitor and provide ongoing tracking of time, quality, and budget for all individual projects.
• Providing timely invoice data to the finance team to maintain positive cash flow.
• Provide project closeout report detailing our learning through each project.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Procurement

Manufacturing planning

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

Thornton Engineering, Geelong, Australia, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the Structural & Plate division on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work with production staff, senior management, and clients to deliver world-class fabrication projects.

Role includes overseeing procurement, planning, budgeting, and client liaison to meet expectations while maintaining cash flow. Domestic and international procurement experience is valued.