Workplace Project Manager (Construction/Fit out)

Indigeco Pty Ltd; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigeco Pty Ltd seeks an experienced Workplace Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of workplace construction and fit-out projects across Greater Sydney on a 6-month contract. You will manage planning, governance, cost/schedule control, stakeholder engagement and delivery outcomes across concurrent projects.

Responsibilities include defining project plans, schedules, cost plans and reports; maintaining scope, change control, risk management and procurement; and leading delivery teams

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction and workplace fit out projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills in complex environments.
• Proven capability in risk management and proactive issue resolution.
• Solid NEC4 contract management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• High emotional intelligence with ability to lead and motivate delivery teams.
• Hands-on experience with scheduling tools (MS Project and/or Primavera).
• Experience managing and delivering government projects.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and execution (project plan, schedule, cost plan, reporting).
• Scope management (definition, verification, change control).
• Cost management (estimating, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, control).
• Schedule management (development, updates, control).
• Risk & issue management (identification, response planning, monitoring).
• Quality management (planning, assurance, control).
• Stakeholder engagement and communications (clear, regular status updates).
• Procurement and contract administration (including vendor management).
• Resourcing and team leadership (keep delivery teams motivated, aligned and effective).
• Change control and continuous improvement (post-project reviews and lessons learned).

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contract management

Communication

Team leadership

Scheduling skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Qualification in property/building/construction/PM/engineering/architecture

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

Job description

WORKPLACE PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION / FIT OUT (CONTRACT)

• Contract: 6 months (from start date)
• Location: Parramatta office (approx. 1–2 days/week) + project sites across Greater Sydney (approx. 3–4 days/week)
• Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)

WORKPLACE PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION / FIT OUT (CONTRACT)

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Workplace Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of workplace construction and fit out projects for a large, complex asset owner in Sydney. This is a contract opportunity where you’ll take accountability for planning, governance, cost/schedule control, stakeholder management and delivery outcomes across one or more concurrent projects.

Contract details

• Contract: 6 months (from start date)
• Start: ASAP (pending checks)
• Rate: $650–$750 per day + super (dependent on experience)
• Location: Parramatta office (approx. 1–2 days/week) + project sites across Greater Sydney (approx. 3–4 days/week)
• Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)
• Checks: Police check + 2 reference check

Key responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for the correct execution of core project management processes, including:

• Project planning and execution (project plan, schedule, cost plan, reporting)
• Scope management (definition, verification, change control)
• Cost management (estimating, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, control)
• Schedule management (development, updates, control)
• Risk & issue management (identification, response planning, monitoring)
• Quality management (planning, assurance, control)
• Stakeholder engagement and communications (clear, regular status updates)
• Procurement and contract administration (including vendor management)
• Resourcing and team leadership (keep delivery teams motivated, aligned and effective)
• Change control and continuous improvement (post-project reviews and lessons learned)

About you (skills & experience)

To succeed, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering construction and workplace fit out projects (multiple projects and competing priorities)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working in complex environments
• Proven capability in risk management (including reputational risk triggers) and proactive issue resolution
• Solid contract management and administration experience (NEC4 experience required)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), plus strong presentation skills
• High emotional intelligence and an ability to lead, influence and motivate delivery teams
• Hands‑on experience with project scheduling tools (MS Project and/or Primavera)
• Experience with project finance management systems (SAP experience well regarded)
• Experience managing and delivering government projects (examples required and will be referenced)

Qualifications / licences

Required:

• Degree in Construction Management or related discipline
• Qualification in one of: property, building & construction, project management, engineering, architecture
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Desirable

• 8+ years industry experience
• Membership with the Australian Institute of Building
• Experience across civil / workplace / fit out / construction / restoration & heritage programs (or similar)