Strategic Project Delivery Lead: Commercial Accounts

Big Chief Hire; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Australia is partnering with a well-established Australian business to recruit a Project Delivery Manager for Beresfield. You will oversee commercial delivery across multiple concurrent projects, from contract award through to financial close-out, ensuring on-schedule, on-budget delivery.

Experience across manufacturing, engineering, fit-out or supply-and-install environments is welcomed. A White Card and a current driving licence are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project management, project delivery or operational management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, external suppliers and subcontractors.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret project drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Confidence working with project management systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
• Current General Construction Induction (White Card) – mandatory.
• Current driver’s licence – mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent commercial projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate internal Project Management, Procurement, Administration, Site Management and After Sales functions.
• Coordinate manufacturing, workshop, dispatch and installation activities to meet project timelines.
• Manage relationships with clients, head contractors, installation subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review project contracts and administer variations, progress claims, payment schedules and retentions.
• Monitor project costs, margins and commercial performance, ensuring effective financial close-out.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation to support accurate project delivery.
• Resolve delivery challenges and implement practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Ensure appropriate WHS, quality and subcontractor compliance requirements are maintained.
• Maintain accurate project reporting and improve operational systems, workflows and processes.
• Provide regular project performance updates to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Communication

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Chandler Macleod in Australia is partnering with a well-established Australian business to recruit a Project Delivery Manager for Beresfield. You will oversee commercial delivery across multiple concurrent projects, from contract award through to financial close-out, ensuring on-schedule, on-budget delivery.

Experience across manufacturing, engineering, fit-out or supply-and-install environments is welcomed. A White Card and a current driving licence are mandatory.