Senior Project Manager - Commercial Fit Out

Location: Alexandria, NSW
Start Date: ASAP
Project Values: $1M – $15M (average $3M – $5M)

Join a well-respected and growing commercial construction company known for delivering high-quality workplace, hospitality, and government projects. With a strong pipeline of work and a solid reputation for adding value to clients’ assets, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to take ownership of diverse and exciting projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with a clear career progression pathway to Pre-Construction Manager or Project Director, depending on your long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities - Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Take full ownership of project delivery from tender handover to practical completion, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
  • Lead project teams, including site managers, contract administrators, subcontractors, and consultants, ensuring seamless collaboration.
  • Drive project schedules, maintaining a strong focus on efficiency, milestones, and client expectations.
Financial & Contractual Management
  • Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls, ensuring profitability and financial accountability.
  • Manage contracts and commercial risks, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations under head contracts and subcontracts.
  • Use Procore as the primary cost management tool to track financials, variations, and reporting.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring contractual compliance and cost efficiency.
Design & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work closely with clients, architects, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure design intent and project objectives align.
  • Lead value engineering initiatives and proactively identify cost-saving solutions without compromising quality.
  • Ensure early identification and resolution of design challenges, working collaboratively to mitigate potential issues.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Oversee project quality, ensuring construction aligns with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Conduct regular site visits, audits, and quality checks to uphold high construction standards.
  • Ensure effective implementation of integrated management systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Safety & Risk Management
  • Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all team members and subcontractors adhere to strict WHS guidelines.
  • Implement and monitor site-specific safety plans, toolbox talks, and incident reporting in line with company and legislative requirements.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring contingency planning is in place.
Candidate Profile - Experience & Background
  • Minimum 8-10 years of Project Management experience in the commercial fit-out & refurbishment space, managing projects up to $10M.
  • Proven experience delivering Hard Dollar & D&C projects in a controlled, professional, and process-driven environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • High level of experience in contract management, cost reporting, project controls, and risk mitigation.
Skills & Attributes
  • Leadership & Communication: Ability to motivate teams, drive outcomes, and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to foresee challenges, and provide proactive solutions.
  • Project Reporting: Proficiency in high-level project status reporting, contract administration, and financial oversight.
  • Safety-Focused: Demonstrated ability to drive safety-first initiatives and uphold WHS compliance.
  • Technology: Strong proficiency in Procore and other construction management tools.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
Why Join?
Career Growth: Clear progression to Pre-Construction Manager or Project Director as the company expands.
Exciting Projects: Work on high-profile workplace, hospitality, and government fit-outs.
Reputable Builder: Strong pipeline of work with repeat clients and a solid industry reputation.
Supportive Team: Work with experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

How to Apply?
If you are a proactive Senior Project Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity with a company that values quality, innovation, and career progression, we encourage you to apply.

Send your CV & cover letter to billy@projectedresources.com
For a confidential discussion, contact Billy Versey on 0423 019 012

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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