Workplace Project Manager

Wirrigan Group; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

6 month contract

Job summary

Wirrigan Group seeks a Workplace Project Manager to take end-to-end accountability for planning and delivery of workplace projects. You will work with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management and governance, with a focus on delivering complex construction and fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction/Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience delivering complex construction, workplace and fit-out projects with knowledge of project management methodologies (waterfall).
• Experience managing budgets, costs, schedules, forecasting, reporting and change control; proficiency in MS Project/Primavera and SAP.
• Proactive management of project risks, issues, governance, procurement and NEC4 contract administration desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with ability to lead high-performing teams and handle competing priorities.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver workplace, construction and fit-out projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets and schedules; monitor financial performance and provide forecasting and controls.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change; escalate and mitigate as needed.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and vendors; coordinate project teams in a collaborative environment.
• Maintain project governance, documentation, procurement and contract administration, including NEC4 requirements, and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Team leadership

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Property, Building or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

SAP

Job description

As Workplace Project Manager, you’ll take end-to-end accountability for the planning and delivery of one or more workplace projects. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• 6 month contract
• $750 per day plus super
• Hybrid work arrangements

As Workplace Project Manager, you’ll take end-to-end accountability for the planning and delivery of one or more workplace projects. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver workplace, construction and fit-out projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, quality and business outcomes are achieved.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets and schedules, monitor financial performance and provide accurate forecasting, reporting and project controls.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change, escalating matters appropriately and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and vendors, while coordinating project teams and creating a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Maintain effective project governance, documentation, procurement and contract administration, including NEC4 requirements, and capture lessons learned to improve future project delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Property, Building or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering complex construction, workplace and fit-out projects, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including waterfall.
• Experience managing budgets, costs, schedules, forecasting, reporting and change control, with proficiency in Microsoft Project/Primavera and SAP.
• Proven ability to proactively manage project risks, issues and governance, with experience in procurement, supplier management and NEC4 contract administration highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) required.