Workplace Project Manager – Construction & Fit-Out

Ethos BeathChapman; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman in Parramatta is seeking a Workplace Project Manager to deliver workplace, construction and fit-out projects for a large NSW Government organisation. You’ll manage projects from planning through delivery, coordinating contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to achieve agreed scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality outcomes.

The role focuses on developing project plans, managing budgets, procurement, NEC4 contracts, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering construction and fit-out projects.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and procurement.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contract management and administration.
• Experience using MS Project or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and cost forecasts.
• Manage construction and workplace fit-out delivery across multiple sites.
• Coordinate procurement, contractor engagement and contract administration, including NEC4 contracts.
• Monitor project expenditure, progress, risks, issues and scope changes.
• Coordinate site access and safety requirements with relevant teams and contractors.
• Prepare project reports, maintain documentation and elevate issues requiring decisions.
• Build productive relationships with operational teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering/Architecture background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

NEC4 contracts

SAP PM

Job description

• Initial six-month contract | ASAP start
• Parramatta office and project sites across Sydney

• Workplace Project Manager – Construction & Fit-Out
• $650–$750 per day + super
• Initial six-month contract | ASAP start
• Parramatta office and project sites across Sydney

We’re recruiting a Workplace Project Manager to deliver workplace, construction and fit-out projects for a large NSW Government organisation. You’ll manage projects from planning through delivery, coordinating contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to achieve agreed scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality outcomes.

The role:

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and cost forecasts.
• Manage construction and workplace fit-out delivery across multiple sites.
• Coordinate procurement, contractor engagement and contract administration, including NEC4 contracts.
• Monitor project expenditure, progress, risks, issues and scope changes.
• Coordinate site access and safety requirements with relevant teams and contractors.
• Prepare project reports, maintain documentation and elevate issues requiring decisions.
• Build productive relationships with operational teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders.

Skills and experience required:

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing construction and fit-out projects, ideally with five or more years in relevant project delivery roles.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, property, building, project management, engineering or architecture.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts and competing project priorities.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contract management and administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Familiarity with risk, safety, site access, drawing, maintenance and asset management systems.
• SAP project management, procurement and contract systems experience would be well regarded.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A current construction induction card (White Card).
• Experience delivering government projects is required, with specific project examples and referees able to verify your contribution.

Working arrangements

This is predominantly a site-based role, with approximately three to four days per week at project sites and one to two days in the Parramatta office. Work-from-home opportunities are limited and considered by agreement. The role is 40 hours per week, eight hours per day and apointment is subject to two reference checks and a police check.