Workplace Project Manager – Construction & Fit-Out

• Workplace Project Manager – Construction & Fit-Out
• $650–$750 per day + super
• Initial six-month contract | ASAP start
• Parramatta office and project sites across Sydney

We’re recruiting a Workplace Project Manager to deliver workplace, construction and fit-out projects for a large NSW Government organisation. You’ll manage projects from planning through delivery, coordinating contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to achieve agreed scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality outcomes.

The role:

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and cost forecasts.
• Manage construction and workplace fit-out delivery across multiple sites.
• Coordinate procurement, contractor engagement and contract administration, including NEC4 contracts.
• Monitor project expenditure, progress, risks, issues and scope changes.
• Coordinate site access and safety requirements with relevant teams and contractors.
• Prepare project reports, maintain documentation and escalate issues requiring decisions.
• Build productive relationships with operational teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders.

Skills and experience required: 

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing construction and fit-out projects, ideally with five or more years in relevant project delivery roles.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, property, building, project management, engineering or architecture.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts and competing project priorities.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contract management and administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Familiarity with risk, safety, site access, drawing, maintenance and asset management systems.
• SAP project management, procurement and contract systems experience would be well regarded.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A current construction induction card (White Card).
• Experience delivering government projects is required, with specific project examples and referees able to verify your contribution.

Working arrangements
This is predominantly a site-based role, with approximately three to four days per week at project sites and one to two days in the Parramatta office. Work-from-home opportunities are limited and considered by agreement. The role is 40 hours per week, eight hours per day and apointment is subject to two reference checks and a police check.

Please apply with your CV highlighting relevant government construction and workplace project delivery experience and you will be contacted for a further discussion if your profile is deemed a suitable match.