Construction Project Manager in Canberra

• Manage residential construction projects from planning to completion.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including architects and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.

SHIVAM HOMES PTY LTD (ABN 98 634 598 842), trading as Shivam Homes, is a Canberra-based residential home builder operating from Mitchell, ACT.

The business delivers custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, granny flats and other residential building projects across the ACT, with a focus on quality construction, design and client service.

Shivam Homes is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Construction Project Manager to manage residential building projects from planning and construction through to completion and handover.

• Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate residential construction projects from commencement through to practical completion and handover.
• Review architectural drawings, building plans, specifications and project documentation to establish construction requirements.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, equipment and other resources.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and variations and address potential cost or scheduling issues.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and clients throughout project delivery.
• Supervise subcontractors and trades and monitor site progress, workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and timely delivery of materials, fixtures, equipment and services required for construction.
• Identify construction delays, site issues and project risks and implement practical corrective measures.
• Coordinate inspections, approvals and project records and ensure applicable building and workplace safety requirements are followed.
• Conduct site inspections and project meetings, resolve construction issues and provide progress updates to management and clients.
• Coordinate defect rectification and outstanding works before project completion and handover.
• Ensure completed projects meet required quality, contractual and client standards.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant construction project management experience, preferably involving residential building projects.
• Sound knowledge of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong organisational, communication, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of construction quality, workplace safety and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage competing project priorities and deliver work within agreed timeframes.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• $90,000 per annum + 12% superannuation.
• Opportunity to manage residential construction projects across the ACT.
• Supportive professional environment with long-term career development opportunities.