The Company
Our client is a national builder well known for delivering large and diverse projects throughout Australia. A very well known name in the industry with high level talent throughout the business our client is looking for the best of the best to join a team. With decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident in their meticulous project management, rigorous safety standards, and ability to consistently complete challenging builds on time and within budget.
As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are seeking experienced Project Manager to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while growing your career with a company that truly values its people, their expertise, and their craft.
The Role
Core Project Delivery
End-to-End Ownership: Lead the project life cycle from initial tender handover and value engineering through to practical completion and the end of the defects liability period.
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Programming & Scheduling: Develop and manage baseline programs, ensuring critical path milestones are met and proactively identifying potential delays.
Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee Project Quality Plans (PQP) to ensure all builds exceed the National Construction Code (NCC) and client-specific requirements.
Financial & Contractual Management
BIF Act Compliance: Manage all project finances in strict accordance with the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017, ensuring payment schedules are issued accurately and on time.
Budgetary Control: Conduct monthly cost-to-complete forecasting and reporting, ensuring the project maintains or improves upon the original tendered margin.
Procurement: Review the negotiations and letting of major trade packages, ensuring "back-to-back" contractual terms that mitigate head-contract risks.
Safety & Compliance
WHS Leadership: Drive a "safety first" culture on-site, ensuring all works comply with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) regulations and the company’s safety management system in partnership with your safety manager and onsite advisors.
QBCC Alignment: Ensure all site activities and sub-contractor engagements align with Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licensing requirements.
Stakeholder & People Management
Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Principal/Client, providing transparent reporting and managing expectations regarding program and cost.
Consultant Coordination: Direct the design team (architects, engineers, etc.) to ensure buildability and timely release of "Issued for Construction" (IFC) documentation.
Leadership: Manage and mentor the project team, including Site Managers and Contract Administrators, to foster a high-performance culture.
Experience/Qualifications Required
- A stable track record of delivering new build projects in Australia for the head contractor with values up to $60m (whilst the team delivers projects up to $200m)
- Strong tenure within your employment history
- A trade or tertiary qualification in construction
- Strong software skills in programs such as Procore, Jobpac and MS suites.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
- A passion for leading teams and delivering positive outcomes for all involved. Our client isn't looking to just fill a seat this role is a growth hire.
Whats on offer
- $200,000 - $240,000 + Superannuation (negotiable for the right person) - Experience based salary banding
- Joining a national tier 2 with a very healthy pipeline of diverse projects
- Take on a new project, joining the team and another Project Manager on an existing project whilst working through an ECI period on a $70m+ aged care development due to commence Q2 2027.
- Strong stable upper management support and well resourced teams
- Genuine career progression opportunities and a positive company culture
- Stability in Workplace locations - All Brisbane projects
- Diversity in projects
How to apply
- Apply directly via the link below
- If you have the above experience and would like an initial conversation about this role please contact Reuben Lennon on 0438 102 863 for a confedential discussion
- For any email enquiries reuben.lennon@randstad.com.au
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
experience
2 years
