Workplace Project Manager | Fit-Out & Construction

Charter Diligence Consulting and Recruitment; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle provided

Predominantly onsite

6-month contract

Job summary

Charter Diligence Consulting and Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Workplace Project Manager to deliver an established program of workplace and building projects in Parramatta and Greater Sydney. You will drive delivery, coordinate contractors and stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and budget adherence on site.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in workplace or building upgrades, NSW Gov project exposure is highly regarded, and a current White Card is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Project Manager with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in workplace, fit-out, refurbishment, or building upgrade projects.
• NSW Government project experience highly regarded.
• Experience delivering projects across active operational sites.
• Current White Card is required.
• Excellent contractor, cost, programme, risk and stakeholder management skills.
• NEC4 and SAP experience is highly regarded.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work predominantly on site.

Responsibilities

• Take funded workplace projects through delivery and completion phases.
• Deliver fit-out, refurbishment and building upgrade projects across operational and corporate sites.
• Manage project scope, programme, budgets, quality, risks and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal project stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, contracts, variations and project expenditure.
• Maintain a strong site presence and resolve delivery issues.
• Administer NEC4 and other project contracts.
• Maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar.
• Manage safety, site access, contractor compliance and operational interfaces.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress, risk and performance reporting.
• Manage project documentation, handover and close-out.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Risk management

Contract management

NEC4

SAP

Microsoft Project

Education

Utilities/Construction/Property/Engineering/PM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

NEC4

SAP

Job description

Charter Diligence Consulting and Recruitment – Parramatta NSW

Our Client

Our client is a major NSW Government-owned essential services organisation responsible for critical water and wastewater infrastructure across metropolitan and surrounding regions. The Workplace team delivers upgrades to offices and operational buildings, creating safe, practical and efficient environments that support employees in performing at their best. The current program is focused on delivering priority building upgrades across a geographically diverse portfolio.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement - we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle - and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your network if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor - chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About the Role

This is a hands-on Workplace Project Manager contract focused on the delivery phase of an established program of workplace and building projects. With project planning already progressed, you will take funded projects through delivery, coordinating contractors, stakeholders and project resources to achieve agreed programme, budget, safety and quality outcomes. Projects include fit-outs and building upgrades across operational facilities, corporate environments and depots.

Rate: $650-$750/day + super
Contract: 6 months, potential extension
Start: ASAP
Location: Parramatta + other project sites
Work Arrangement: Predominantly onsite 3-4 day
Hours: 40 hours per week
Travel: Regular travel across Sydney and surrounding project locations with Work vehicle provided for authorised project travel
Checks: Police check + 2 reference checks

Project locations may extend across Greater Sydney and surrounding areas, including the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Katoomba and Wollongong regions. Required PPE must be worn when attending applicable operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take funded workplace projects through the delivery and completion phases.
• Deliver fit-out, refurbishment and building upgrade projects across operational and corporate sites.
• Manage project scope, programme, budgets, quality, risks and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal project stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, contracts, variations and project expenditure.
• Maintain a strong site presence and resolve delivery issues.
• Administer NEC4 and other project contracts.
• Maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar.
• Manage safety, site access, contractor compliance and operational interfaces.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress, risk and performance reporting.
• Manage project documentation, handover and close-out.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager with proven experience delivering and completing construction, workplace or fit-out projects, not just planning or project coordination.

• 5+ years' relevant Project Management experience preferred.
• Strong workplace, fit‑out, refurbishment, construction or building upgrade experience.
• NSW Government project experience highly regarded.
• Experience delivering projects across active operational sites.
• Relevant qualification in Utilities, Construction, Property, Engineering, Architecture or Project Management.
• Current White Card required.
• Strong contractor, cost, programme, risk and stakeholder management skills.
• NEC4 and SAP experience highly regarded.
• Microsoft Project or Primavera experience.
• Comfortable travelling between sites and working predominantly on site.
• Full Australian working rights required. No sponsorship available.
• As a mandatory requirement for this contract role, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help.

Charter Diligence is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.