Project Manager

Alder Group; Ballina; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Ballina seeks a Project Manager to oversee diverse commercial construction projects ranging from $5m to $30m. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to leading a proactive team culture. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive remuneration package and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Confidential employee assistance program

Focus on sustainability and diversity

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Project Manager in Building and Construction.
• Willingness to lead and motivate team members.
• Strong commitment to time and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage all head contract claims and alert management of risks.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports.
• Organize and chair project start-up meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Digital Proficiency

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or trade background

Tools

Jobpac

Procore

Job description

Alder Group is proudly celebrating 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.

Are you looking for a sea change?Alder is currently expanding our team in Ballina and we are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join our commercial build team. Ballina Shire islocated in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you'll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.

The successful candidate will be working on a diverse range of commercial construction projects ranging from $5m - $30m across Northern NSW - If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual looking to a supportive, family feel culture to grow you career in then be quick and apply now!

About the role

• Manage all head contract claims (variations, extensions or time, progress etc.) and alert division manager/commercial manager of any claims which may put project at risk.
• Prepare monthly project reports in relation to all financial aspects for presentation to division managers with assistance from Contracts Administrator
• Manage Contract and Constructions Program
• Approval and sign off on invoicing with limits of authority
• Maintain a positive and proactive working environment for staff and subcontractors
• Participate in regular HSEQ inspections
• Review project documentation and identify ahead of works being carried out if there are any potential defects/and or project delays.
• Provide support and assistance to estimating team to help procure work as required by division managers
• Foster good working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works/programmes prior to issue
• Peruse in detail all project drawings, specification and all other relevant documentation prior to project commencement and throughout project duration.
• Organise and chair project start up meetings
• Identify, monitor and manage key project risks
• Client management

About You - Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification highly preferable or as a minimum, a relevant trade background supported by demonstrated performance in a similar role
• 5+ year experience as a Project Manager within the Building and Construction Sector
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to lead and motivate team members
• High attention to detail
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of digital proficiency
• Commitment and understanding of the importance of time and financial goals
• Jobpac and Procore experience highly desirable

About the business

Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of!

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Healthy minds and bodies– a confidential employee assistance program
• We live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.