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Construction Project Manager job title

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  • Construction Project Manager
  • Senior Construction Project Manager
  • Commercial Construction Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Construction Manager

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Construction Project Manager Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Employ Me Pty Ltd
Fyshwick, ACT 2609
Construction Project Manager

Role

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates projects, and the physical and human resources involved in the construction process

Responsibilities

  • Managing tenders and contracts - Preparing tenders and contract bids; tender submissions and assisting with negotiations
  • Programme and workload - Prepare and monitor project workload and equipment requirements; Manage and allocate Supervisors and workers; inspect projects before concrete pours.
  • Financial management - Progress claims, project variations, cashflow forecasts, project cost reports and revenue and expense reports
  • Manage project Quality specifications and requirements

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Suitable Certification or relevant experience
  • At least 3 years experience in a similar environment

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From $100,000.00 per year

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Fyshwick, ACT 2609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • relevant: 3 years (Required)

    Work (Required)

    • Example 2

    Nqpetro Pty Ltd is a major installation, maintenance and service provider to the petroleum and associated industries.

    We require a skilled individual with 2 years + experience to fill the position of Construction Project Manager in our Perth Office on a full time basis.

    Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
  • Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the Contract Documents, the General Contract and the Subcontracts.
  • Develop project plans and schedules.
  • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and customers
  • Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
  • Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project
  • Conduct project lessons learned meetings and submit recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
  • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
  • Manages procurement process and ensures material is ordered and sent to job sites on time, receives inbound requests for additional material from project team and determines proper course of action with purchasing
  • Works with HSSE Coordinator to ensure all safety and government requirements are met

    Requirements

    Proven on-site Project Management track record within the construction / petrochemical industry

    Excellent spoken and written English

    Full Australian working rights

    Strong leadership skills

    Be able to work under pressure

    Oil Industry experience would be beneficial

    A recognised Mechanical Engineering, Construction or Project Management qualification

    Position hours: Full time

    Nqpetro Pty Ltd offers a great team environment, excellent career development and training opportunities as well as a competitive salary package.

    To Apply please click Apply Now. Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted and this will commence within 14 days.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $95,000.00 $109,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour to Friday

    • Example 3

    Steelcorp Engineering Pty Ltd

    Position: Construction Project Manager structural steel

    Steelcorp Engineering Pty Ltd is a structural steel fabricator and installer based in Smithfield, NSW, Australia. We have been growing at a rapid pace over the past few years and are looking for a competent Construction Project Manager to join our team.

    Job Role: Construction Project Manager

    Qualifications & experience

    o ??5 years Experience Managing Structural
    Steel Projects

    o Detailed knowledge of shop drawing, fabrication, welding, surface treatment & installation processes for heavy Structural Steel

    o Skilled in all MS packages

    o Sound knowledge and understanding of high rise construction processes

    o Excellent communication and people skills

    o Full Drivers Licence

    o White Card

    o Civil engineering qualification

    o Full working rights for Australia. Sponsorship maybe offered for the right candidate.

    Tasks & responsibilities

    o Daily communication with upper management

    o Design development in the shop drafting processes to ease fabrication, welding & installation

    o Provide engineering solutions to clients for their design / identify procurement issues

    o Ensure fabrication packages are issued to the workshop on time for site delivery

    o Issuing RFIs/ correspondences / progress claims on a range of web based platforms

    o Maintaining our OHS and QA standards

    o Organising site teams / equipment / plant and materials to site

    Remuneration: Rage $100,000.00 to $120,000 + SUPER

    Full-time

    If you meet the above criteria and wish to apply for this position, please email us a copy of resume and cover letter

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $100,000.00 $120,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Smithfield, NSW 2164: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Steel: 4 years (Required)

    • Example 4

    Navhnidh Constructions PTY LTD

    Address: 82, Elgee Road, Midland, W.A 6065.

    Phone: (08) 6162 9843 , 0416 089 327

    Website: [website]

    Email I.D: [website]

    ABN: 15 629 242 253



    Required Qualified “Construction Project Manager” (Anzsco 133111) – Full Time – on Annual Package Au$70000 – Au$80000.



    Our business requires a Qualified Construction Project Managerat the above mentioned address, with proven ability and according to best practice standards. We pride ourselves in ensuring all our clients experience an exceptional standard. To apply for this role you must be a fully qualified, worked in a similar role and be able to start immediately.



    You will be required to have: Relevant Qualification, minimum two years of work Experience as a Construction Project Manager. Please provide Resume and Qualifications if you are interested.



    Main Task and Duties Are:
  • Plans all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion.
  • Obtains all necessary regulations and permits during different times.
  • Orders necessary supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Makes sure projects are aligned with agreed-upon plans.
  • Manages a construction manager and oversees their work.
  • Communicates with clients and delivers project progress reports.
  • Develops and adheres to the budget, timeline, and quality control plan.
  • Collaborates with architects, engineers, electricians, and other specialists.
  • Writes and submits testing and inspection logs, quality assurance reports, and punch lists.
  • Ensures that all local, state, and national building codes and regulations and safety precautions are followed.
  • Uses scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project progression.



    NOTE: Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year



    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia Location: In person

    • Example 5

    Due to an expanding portfolio of awarded contracts, we are currently seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team working out of Brisbane.

    Working closely with QLD Operations Manager you will be primarily responsible for overall management of the projects including planning, coordination and controlling the construction and building projects through to completion.

    In this role you will be responsible for:
  • Controlling and managing all aspects of the projects involving, construction, refurbishment and remediation projects
  • Project managing from initial site setup to completion
  • Ensuring compliance with HSECQ requirements
  • Ensuring effective cost control and efficient running of the project
  • Coordinating direct labour and subcontractors
  • Project progress reporting and conducting weekly meetings
  • Provision of advice on any technical and engineering issues
  • Liaise closely with the client ensuring project runs to program

    You will have:
  • Experience in a comparable role within the building and construction industry
  • Excellent planning skills
  • Be highly articulate with strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage project teams
  • Ability to problem solve and take initiative
  • Able to work in a team environment

    Please note: All vacancies for this role have a requirement for Australian Citizenship and current police clearance to be provided during the recruitment process.

    Life at Duratec

    We support every individual to attain their best potential and offer a wide range of employee benefits which include:
  • Work-life balance
  • Salary range $160-170k + vehicle allowance + super
  • Challenging role with opportunity to work across the best projects
  • Learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
  • Community activities and social groups events
  • Employee recognition programs to further reward you for your hard work
  • Range of perks including salary packaging options and discounted health insurance

    Want to know more? Check out our pages

    w: [website]

    linkedin: [website]

    Additional Information

    Duratec is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

    Duratec have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment, illustrating that we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for our employment opportunities.

    NO Agency Contact AT THIS TIME

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $160,000.00 $170,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Referral program
  • Travel reimbursement
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour Deadline: 17/07/2022

    • Example 6

    Construction Project Manager

    We are working for one of precious clients who are running a well established construction business.

  • Join a team of the highest quality trades professionals
  • Salary $110k plus superannuation
  • Full time permanent opportunity
  • Work across Melbourne
  • Super Work culture

    About our client

    Our client has a well established business which is offering well regarded and strong expertise in Commercial, residential and Industrial Building services. They are enjoying unbridled growth and are now seeking a skilled and qualified Construction Project Manager to deliver an ongoing pipeline of building projects.

    Location - Craigieburn, Melbourne area

    Responsibilities

  • Being involved at all stages of our projects from early planning and costing to delivery/handover.
  • Be part of the team involved in tenders and bids.
  • Utilise your strong previous experience in construction and skill in interpreting architectural drawing and specifications to drive solutions and manage situations when things don't go to plan.

    Develop robust and time sensible project plans including:

  • Labour costing and resourcing.
  • Materials sourcing.
  • Delivery scheduling and costing.

    Be the conduit of and manage all parties involved in the delivery of building projects to ensure:

  • Staff supervision of field staff and others as required.
  • Management of process and improvement to processes to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Time management.
  • Be responsible for ensuring all construction is progressing to agreed and necessary standards.
  • Identification of problems, communication with relevant parties/trades and finding solutions.
  • Deliver al required documentation in a timely and appropriate manner meeting all legislative and OHS requirements.

    To succeed in this role, you:

  • Must have at least 3+ years of experience working as a construction project manager (after qualifications).
  • Must possess appropriate relevant bachelor degree qualifications.
  • Have the numeracy and written skills to succeed.
  • Offer excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Will enjoy working across the Melbourne area in a range of projects and a variety of clients.
  • Have the rights to work full time in Australia.

    Why join this company?

    This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced construction project manager seeking their next worthy and challenging role. In addition to a salary circa $110k plus superannuation per annum, there are excellent conditions, and you will be joining a highly regarded company, an their first-class team, undertaking quality work across Melbourne.

    Are you Interested?

    Please apply today by clicking on "Apply Now" button and please make sure don't forget to include update resume and Cover Letter.

    Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $110,000.00 per year

    Education:
  • Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • Construction Project Manager: 3 years (Preferred)

    Work (Preferred)

    • Example 7

    Work Type:Permanent Full Time, 40 hours per week

    Salary:$85,000 - $95,000 + super of 10.5%

    Location:U11/77-79 Ashley Street, Braybrook, VIC 3019

    Reporting to:

    This role reports directly to the Audit Partner.

    Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Take part in preparing tender and contract bids

  • Design and prepare construction methodology considering available labour resources, materials, plants and equipment

  • Considering various construction methodology in terms of cost, time and quality

  • Collaborating with engineer, architects and other relevant professionals in the design and construct of the project

  • Liaise with appropriate authorities to obtain necessary permits and licenses

  • Prepare subcontractors package for procurement management

  • Negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements

  • Planning projects construction program to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

  • Site work to monitor subcontractor performance and work progress and update to projects construction program

  • Provide necessary training, knowledge and guidance to construction workers and subcontractors

  • Regularly monitoring project expenditure and allocating budget at each stage so that project stays on time, on budget and to a high standard

  • Resolve problems arising from construction site

  • Ensuring work adhered to building standards, health and safety standards, legislations and local authorities

  • Arranging inspections with building surveyors

  • Prepare monthly reports to general manager

  • Report regularly construction progress to the client and stakeholders

  • Manage to overseeing several projects simultaneously

    Salary:

    $85,000 - $95,000 + super of 10.5%

    Qualifications, education, experience and abilities required:

    Qualifications and Experience requirements

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent

  • At least 3 years of experience in relevant role

  • Experience in construction take-off softwares such as Planswift, CostX

  • Experience in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Procore

    Abilities/Attributes

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Organizational skills & interdependence.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment.

  • Excellent time management, able to accomplish multitasking to meet deadlines.

  • Demonstration of commitment to the firm through meeting expectations of integrity and professionalism, including understanding the importance of the client s relationship.

  • Problem solving skills

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $85,000.00 $95,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Braybrook VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Work (Preferred)

    • Example 8

    Kogan People Solutions are delighted to be working with a construction partner passionate about creating thoughtful residential developments that people love to live in.

    Their work is committed to delivering on the ambition of the architect and the client, with quality that will endure the test of time.

    It is this clarity and purpose that they invest in every project, and in every relationship with those who entrust them to bring their vision to life. As they continue to prosper and grow, they now seek a Construction Project Manager to manage a multitude of projects, and who will enjoy a reporting line to members of the senior project team.

    Their clients hold them in the highest regard, this is a great place to work .join them!

    This vital position will provide the delivery of high-quality project management services:

  • Located in Melbourne s south east
  • Salary negotiable in the range $70k to $80k plus superannuation per annum
  • Excellent dynamics, friendly and supportive close team culture
  • Excellent long term career path and team culture
  • Much client contact and engagement

    Location (work base)

    Moorabbin

    Tenure

    Full time, ongoing

    Responsibilities

  • Project management of existing and new construction projects
  • Coordinating tenders for new construction projects
  • Developing relationships with both existing and new clients
  • Co-ordinating sub-contractors to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner
  • Liaising with client s architects and other interested parties
  • Overseeing construction projects to ensure high standard of work is maintained
  • Coordinating labour and materials
  • Managing / overseeing budget / costs programme
  • Interpreting drawings and specifications
  • Communicating broadly and effectively across the firm and ensure all internal parties are kept informed of key developments in projects including potential issues requiring escalation

    Required experience, skills and qualifications required to be considered for this opportunity:

  • You will ideally demonstrate previous Project Management experience (at least 2 years post qualified, preferably much more) within a similar commercial environment.
  • You will be competent with reading and understanding detailed construction plans, documents and agreements in accordance with construction codes and standards.
  • You will have strong industry knowledge in construction.
  • We would expect at least a Bachelor s degree in a highly relevant subject area or agreed equivalent
  • Excellent client facing skills and empathy
  • Well developed communication skills
  • Commitment to improving your professional knowledge
  • Unrestricted rights to work in Australia

    Applications:

    Please send your details and covering letter to our recruiters Kogan People Solutions, ing reference number 2140, using the contact details on this site.

    Kogan People Solutions welcomes all applicants but please note we will only be able to be in contact with shortlisted applicants.

    KOGAN People Solutions - Recruitment Excellence

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    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $70,000.00 $80,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Professional development assistance
  • Salary packaging
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Moorabbin, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Please confirm that you are a well experienced professional Construction Project Manager

    Experience:
  • highly relevant professional: 2 years (Preferred)

    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia Location: In person
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    Construction Project Manager job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Construction Project Manager job summary

    Our multifamily residential construction business is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager for new developments. The ideal candidate will harbour a passion for design and construction and devote their creativity to our projects. The Project Manager’s job is to oversee each project from conception to the finished structure, interfacing with both construction professionals and the client. You must be willing to travel to neighbouring cities to visit and work on job sites, so reliable transportation is a must. The position includes benefits, competitive salary and paid time off. The job includes both hands-on and administrative duties.

    Construction Project Manager responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.

    • Work with the client from the start of each project to ensure you understand the project scope and vision
    • Oversee the beginning of each turn-key project, including details like permit submission and design evaluations
    • Create the schedule for each project and match talent to the job
    • Process change orders
    • Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project
    • Conduct meetings on-site with architect, client and construction crew
    • Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
    • Prepare and submit project estimates to clients

    Construction Project Manager qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field of study
    • 7+ years’ experience in designing and building multifamily residences
    • Ability to read blueprints, structural drawings and plan sets
    • Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures
    • Extensive experiencing managing budgets for large construction projects
    • Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment

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