Project Manager - Maitland & Hunter Region / Carpenter Background
Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au
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This company is a well established residential home builder operating throughout New South Wales. They build both in house designs and custom builds and have an excellent reputation in the industry.
With a busy year ahead, they are looking for a Project Manager to join their team. You will lead the daily operations of each site, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within quality standards, and in alignment with their design and inclusions commitments. You’ll act as the primary liaison between subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
This role is ideal for an experienced Carpenter looking for the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
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With a busy year ahead, they are looking for a Project Manager to join their team. You will lead the daily operations of each site, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within quality standards, and in alignment with their design and inclusions commitments. You’ll act as the primary liaison between subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
This role is ideal for an experienced Carpenter looking for the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all trades and subcontractors across multiple sites, ensuring efficient sequencing, trade coordination, and consistent progress monitoring
- Monitor quality control, ensuring works comply with plans, specifications, and company inclusions
- Manage site safety and WHS compliance (site inductions, toolbox talks, hazard identification)
- Coordinate with procurement, estimators, and design teams to ensure material deliveries align with site needs
- Manage site documentation and reports (daily diaries, progress photos, subcontractor reports)
- Track schedule milestones and escalate delays or risks to senior management
- Mentor and guide site staff (including apprentices or junior supervisors)
- Proven experience as a Carpenter or Leading Hand.
- Capability to schedule trades
- Strong technical knowledge of building methods, residential standards, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Problem solver with ability to respond to issues proactively
- Competent in reading plans, specifications, and managing quality assurance
- Sound organisational skills, time management, and ability to prioritise
- Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
- A commitment to safety, workplace compliance, and delivering high quality finishes
- Competitive salary + vehicle + fuel card
- Plenty of training and career progression into a Project Manager position
- Work within a builder committed to quality, reputation, and long-term client relationships
- A supportive culture, working alongside experienced construction and management teams
- Consistent, stable and ongoing work
- Monday to Friday role
Follow the link below to apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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The Project Manager - Maitland & Hunter Region / Carpenter Background role with Design and Build is based in NSW - Maitland, NSW, AU.
What does the Project Manager - Maitland & Hunter Region / Carpenter Background role pay?
Design and Build lists the Project Manager - Maitland & Hunter Region / Carpenter Background role at AUD 100,000–115,000 per year.
Is the Project Manager - Maitland & Hunter Region / Carpenter Background role full-time or contract?
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