Project Manager l Commercial New Build - Randwick City Council, Australia - Randstad

Description

Company Profile

Our client has approached Randstad to help them develop their significant footprint in NSW. They are very much a solid identity in NSW with head office in Sydney and orbiting offices throughout the State. They have just been awarded a string of Industrial & Commercial projects in NSW, including storage facilities, TAFE's / University's, Senior Living and school infrastructure. They are renowned for their consistent delivery, positive approach, and high staff retention level. People want to work for them being reputable, established and financially buoyant with a full order book into 2024. The key to their success is their motivated staff, and therefore they are very selective with whom they employ and invest in.

About the role

As one of their Project Managers, you will be expected to take full ownership of the project. Programming is a key requirement of the role, using MS project, so the successful individual must be PC literate. As the successful Project Manager, the role would suit someone who can comfortably perform on projects over $10 million AUD from a Commercial, Industrial or Civil Australian recognised builder.

About the Projects

They are very well known for building exceptional projects with a lot of mixed Industrial "Tilt ups", structural steel for Manufacturing outlets, Warehouse's, Storage facilities and University upgrades. For their commercial new build projects, they run a lot of repeat client work and government projects that fall under GC21 contracts. Ideally, you will possess a pleasing portfolio working for Australian recognised Contractors and over 5 years experience working on similar build projects in Australia.

Duties:

1. Preparing programmes
2. Forecasting
3. Budgets
4. Costing
5. Financial Reporting
6. Adherence to BCA standards
7. Site Inspections, establishment and testing
8. Daily and Monthly reporting
9. OH&S
10. Subcontractor site Inductions
11. Client Care
12. Managing onsite issues
13. Working to deadlines, contract and project time frames

Requirements:

You will have a minimum of 5 year's experience working on similar projects ideally for a Tier 2 or 3 Builder in Australia. Professional delivery of Commercial, Industrial or Civil projects ideally end to end. Degree in Construction management or Civil Engineering. Knowledge of construction – including steel and precast – and building codes and regulations. On-site construction experience. Commitment to safety and quality compliance. Multi-project planning and coordination. Strong stakeholder management skills. Great communicator. Ability to work with Site Managers, sub-contractors and Contracts Administrators. Manage project budgets. Ability to problem solve. Willing to travel across NSW. Working knowledge of Office 365, Teams, Sharepoint. Working knowledge of Procore or similar would be an advantage. You will be highly motivated and ambitious with drive and passion in a leadership capacity. Confident and looking to exceed in all facets of your work. Delivering on time and on Budget. Exceptional Communication skills. Computer – Use of Microsoft Project. A "can do" positive attitude and confidence. Good management approach.

Culture

This firm is very focused on their staff, encouraging constant development, training and promotion as well as maintaining their staff, keeping them all very positive, taking things in their stride and seeing the humorous side, even in pressurized circumstances.

Benefits

In return, you can expect a generous salary package, and a well-supported site, with multiple trades, labor hire, Site Managers and supporting engineers, plus the opportunity based on your performance to fast track to Senior Project Management. They are very much a builder that rewards their employees for their hard work, investing in their well-being, providing extended leave entitlement, corporate fun days and Team building events. This regional-based role also provides re-location costs and a minimum duration of 12 months on-site employment.