Senior Project Manager

About the Company:

You will be joining a leading, national, property advisory and project management consultancy who have offices in both Melbourne and Sydney.

Their new Melbourne CBD office currently has around 30 staff members, across Directors, Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

This firm has established a strong reputation within the industry, with their work spanning across the commercial, BTR, educational, retail, hospitality, civic, industrial and aged care sectors, building strong relationships with a number of repeat clients.

This consultancy also doesn't separate their office between project sectors, enabling staff at all levels to gain exposure working across all the sectors within the office, allowing you to strengthen your experience working across multiple project types.

About the Role:

You will be joining the team as a Senior Project Manager, where you will take a lead role on projects and within the office, with initial projects involvement most likely being across the Hotel, Hospitality and Multi-Residential sectors.

You will also be able to take a lead role managing more junior staff members and providing mentoring and training.

Your day to day responsibilities will include managing the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of a project, while ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.

Some specific responsibilities may include:

• Developing project plans and timelines, including project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.
• Managing project teams and coordinating the efforts of team members to ensure that the project is completed on schedule.
• Communicating with the client to understand their needs and objectives, and to ensure that the project is meeting their expectations.
• Managing project budgets and financials, including tracking project costs and managing project finances.
• Identifying and managing project risks, and developing and implementing risk management plans.
• Managing project change requests and ensuring that changes are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinating and managing project testing and quality assurance activities.
• Leading project closeout activities, including finalizing project deliverables, conducting project evaluations, and documenting project results.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to project team members, and ensuring that they have the necessary skills and resources to complete their tasks.
• Continuously monitoring project progress and making adjustments as necessary to ensure that the project is on track to meet its objectives.

Job Requirements:

To be suitable for this role, you must have the following:

• A degree in a relevant field such as project management, engineering, business, or construction management.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management, with experience leading and managing projects within the commercial, multi-residential/BTR and/or educational sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and manage teams, delegate tasks, and make decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong financial and budget management skills, with the ability to manage project budgets and financials.
• Knowledge of local construction industry and a strong knowledge of the Victorian Building Codes.

Additional Info/Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working options
• Strong progression opportunities.
• CBD based office and very accessible by multiple forms of Public Transport
• Regular social events, including weekly drinks and quarterly team building activities.