Senior Project Manager - Wollongong

Senior Project Manager
A well-established, privately owned commercial construction and fitout contractor is experiencing continued growth across Sydney and seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their business. With a strong reputation across specialised commercial sectors including medical, veterinary, childcare, education and workplace projects, the company delivers projects from design and pre-construction through to construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver commercial construction, refurbishment and fitout projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage projects across a range of sectors including medical, veterinary, childcare, education and commercial workplaces.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural and services drawings, identifying buildability issues and coordinating construction requirements.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, designers, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Procure materials, trades and subcontractors, ensuring quality, programme and commercial requirements are maintained.
• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, sequencing works and planning several weeks ahead of site requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise all trades and subcontractors to achieve project milestones, quality standards and programme targets.
• Manage project budgets, variations, progress claims, procurement and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain strong site safety, quality and compliance standards across all projects.
• Provide clear and regular reporting to senior management, clients and key project stakeholders.
• Manage projects within live environments where required, ensuring construction activities are carefully coordinated around ongoing operations.
• Lead and support site teams, ensuring productivity, communication and workmanship standards are maintained.
• Assist with client relationships and contribute to the company’s strong focus on repeat business and long-term partnerships.

About You / Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within commercial construction.
• Strong experience delivering commercial construction, refurbishment, fitout or D&C projects.
• Experience across medical, healthcare, veterinary, childcare, education or other specialised commercial environments would be highly regarded.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methodologies, civils, building services, structures, finishes and building compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret complex architectural, structural and services drawings and translate them into practical construction delivery.
• Excellent planning, organisational and sequencing capability, with the ability to stay ahead of project requirements.
• Strong commercial understanding with experience managing budgets, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to confidently deal with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Safety-driven mindset, particularly when working within live or operational environments.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal reporting skills.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What’s On Offer / Salary Package

• Salary Package up to $170k Plus Super DOE
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing commercial construction business with a strong pipeline of work.
• Variety of projects across specialised sectors including medical, veterinary, childcare, education and commercial.
• Genuine ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Long-term career growth within an established business.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Emily Collins on 0468927246 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.