At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting new build projects and manage the entire project life cycle.
- Company: Join a renowned national builder known for excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse projects and a positive company culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering new builds and strong leadership skills required.
The Company
Our client is a national builder well known for delivering large and diverse projects throughout Australia. 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.
The Role
As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are seeking experienced Project Managers 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Project Manager in Brisbane employer: Randstad Australia
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