Project Manager

About the Company

Ausland is a growing landscape construction company with offices in Sunshine West and Geelong. We take pride in delivering quality work and creating a beautiful environment for our team and clients. Our focus is on land developer projects such as parks, streetscapes and wetlands.

About the role

• Maintain the daily performance goals by effective leadership of workers and subcontractors
• Bring your allocated construction projects to practical completion on time, on budgeted hours and with client-satisfying quality
• Communicate required resources clearly and daily (materials, plant & equipment, staff, contractors and maintenance division)
• Validate work performed by construction workers, Trades Assistants and Apprentices
• Order materials and contractors in a timely fashion to not cause project delays and ensure that each delivery of goods is being physically checked for quality and quantity
• Manage, locate, evaluate & select sub-contractors, conducting inspections at critical phase and liaise with management regarding the progress of the project
• Complete progress reports as per schedule or as directed
• Works with integrity and ethics, keeps commitments and treats people with respect
• Update job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards
• Knows the site safety plan, SMP and ensures everyone's following it
• Ensure accurate records are kept of who is present on the site
• Provide appropriate site training to all employees, apprentices, contractors and visitors paying specific attention to young and /or inexperienced workers
• Ensure contractors follow site rules and have appropriate Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for high-risk construction work, suitable for the site
• Ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn as required by WHS legislation, industry standards and company policies
• Conduct regular Risk and hazard inspections, fix hazards or, if you can't, promptly raise the issue to the next level
• Ensures that all other Safe Workplace Procedures, TMPs and related company policies are followed at all times

The successful candidates will possess:

• Trade qualification, degree or relevant experience
• Project Management qualification (desired)
• Previous Project Manager experience in commercial landscaping
• Competent in interpreting drawings, specifications and contracts
• Strong construction knowledge base over a number of trades
• Strong understand of contracts, programs and budgets
• To be conversant with Quality, Environment, Safety Management Systems
• Advanced knowledge of common software solutions (Microsoft) and relevant apps
• Communicates clearly, professionally and confident in written and oral forms to both internal and external clients at all levels
• Operates above the line at all times.
• Commitment to success.
• Upholds integrity and professionalism in all tasks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledgeable about current construction practices and standards.

The successful applicant will be provided with a 4x4 Dual Cab Ute + fuel card

Salary renumeration is dependent on relevant experience.

Visit our website at to know more about the organisation and what we do.

Please note, successful applicants will be required to undergo a full medical assessment with drug testing prior to the commencement of employment.

To Apply

Please use the SEEK link above and include a Cover Letter, along with your CV addressing the selection criteria. Suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. You must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.