We are looking to hire several Project Managers on behalf our client based in Brisbane. The company is an Australian builder working on high- end residential and complex commercial developments, education, civil and infrastructure projects. They have several projects in Brisbane and Sunshine including retirement villages, commmerical builds, schools civil and other exciting projects.

Make Australia’s Sunshine Coast to your office. Base yourself in Brisbane but work up and down one of the loveliest coastlines in the world. Excellent salary and sponsorship for the right candidate, plus the best of the Australian lifestyle.

Role and responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives of project and of the company are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties (personally or through subordinates).

Key Commitments / Tasks – Contracts:

Manage all aspects of a project from handover (from Estimating) at contract award to completion of the project at the end of the defect’s liability period.

• Prepare, control, review & update key documents included but not limited to:
• Project Working Budgets (NB: set by Commercial Manager)
• Construction Program
• Project Risk Assessment and Aspect & impact Register
• Construction Management Plans, Quality Management Plans & Site Safety & Environmental Management Plans
• Trade Letting Schedules
• Construction Methodology
• Project Delivery Matrix
• Financial aspects of projects
• Refer all Head Contract negotiations to Director / Commercial Manager
• Attend Client / Superintendent Head Contract meetings.
• Issue notices and claims in accordance with the terms and conditions of Head Contract.
• Ensure all project information is entered into the Cheops system.
• Develop trade Scope of Work documents
• Be responsible for the procurement, contract administration and termination of trade suppliers and subcontractors; in accordance with procedures established by the Commercial Manager. Pursue the execution of Formal Instruments of Agreement.
• Submit trade recommendations for review and sign off by the Director/ Commercial Manager pursuant to the procurement of trade suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assess subcontractors ability to comply with quality, OHS & environmental requirements
• Ensure all Head Contract required submissions are issued prior to commencement of the project.
• Ensure that the insurance and security requirements of projects are satisfied and in place by the time of the project commencement
• Submit monthly progress claims to reflect works carried out and to optimise monthly cashflow. Pursue and obtain progress certificates.
• Identify project opportunities.
• Identify project construction alternatives and instigate value management processes.
• Submit Head Contract variations and extension of time claims; and pursue their approval and Report to Director / Commercial Manager.
• Monitor, and report to the Director / Commercial Manager on:
• the financial performance of trade letting against Budget
• the financial performance of variations
• Provide monthly final forecast cost reports for review by the Director / Commercial Manager.
• Be responsible for the quality control of trade suppliers and subcontractors.
• Be responsible for the management and control of project documentation.

Skills & experience

• Have knowledge of and an understanding of all Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice relating to the Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Accident Compensation and appropriate sections of the Local Government Act.
• Understanding of safety, quality control & environmental activities to ensure adherence to the Balmain & Co Integrated Management System (IMS)
• In addition:
• A good level of education (degree level preferred)
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials (minimum 5 years previous experience preferred)
• Good people skills
• Good time management skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Leadership skills,
• Strong & effective oral & written communication

Benefits

• Excellent Salary & superannuation
• Full time role
• Opportunity to work in one of Australia’s most scenic areas.
• UTE
• Sponsorship for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work with a nationwide construction builder who works on the most exciting construction builds in Australia.

What’s next

If you are interested or would like to hear more information on this role, please apply through the link on our website, or contact:
Alan with your CV at alan@nexventur.com or apply through this job advert.

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