At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting construction and fit-out projects across Greater Sydney.
- Company: Join a dynamic team managing large-scale workplace transformations.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work location, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse projects with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction project management and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
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 checks
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)
Workplace Project Manager in Parramatta employer: Indigeco Pty Ltd
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