At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting building projects and collaborate with contractors and clients.
- Company: Established global brand in the construction industry.
- Benefits: Permanent role, career growth, and exposure to major projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and develop your project management skills.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in project management or construction; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Canberra ACT | Full-Time, Permanent | Australian Citizens only (NV1 Clearance Required)
Be the first of a newly formed team to deliver specialist building infrastructure projects across the ACT. Take greater ownership of project delivery, contractor management and work on major government construction projects.
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established and most recognised brand in its industry. Operating across the globe they are looking for a Junior Project Manager with a background in building and construction to join the team to manage the delivery of high-profile, technical infrastructure projects across the ACT. This is a hands-on project management role suited to someone ready to take greater ownership of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate & manage assigned projects from planning and mobilisation through to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate site activities and manage key delivery milestones.
- Manage subcontractors, technicians and suppliers to ensure work progresses according to project requirements.
- Communicate with internal team, clients, builders, head contractors and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, variations and progress claims, ensuring commercial performance remains on track.
- Coordinate procurement, materials, labour and resources to meet construction schedules.
- Manage project documentation, including progress reports, drawings, quality records and handover documentation.
- Ensure works comply with relevant WHS requirements, construction standards and contractual obligations.
- Identify and resolve delivery risks, site constraints and scheduling conflicts.
About You
We're looking for someone with practical construction experience, good organisational skills and the confidence to manage projects and site stakeholders independently. Ideally, you'll bring:
- 2–4 years' experience in project management, project engineering or site-based construction delivery.
- A background in commercial building, construction, building services, electrical infrastructure or related technical installations.
- Familiarity with building automation, access control, electronic infrastructure or integrated building systems would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement and contract administration.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with builders, contractors and clients.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to managing deadlines, site challenges and competing priorities.
- A current driver's licence.
- Australian Citizenship and Eligibility to obtain an NV1 security clearance.
- A qualification in project management would be well regarded, although relevant hands‑on experience is equally important.
What's on Offer:
- Permanent, full-time position based in Canberra.
- Opportunity to manage your own projects within an established business.
- Exposure to major government and commercial construction projects.
- A mix of site-based project delivery and stakeholder management.
- Opportunity to develop your project management career and take on larger, more complex projects over time.
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