Asset & Refurbishment Project Manager

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

Location:
Aveo Brisbane & Gold Coast Retirement Communities – location dependent on candidate.

Opportunity:
Permanent Full-Time

Reports To
: National Manager – Asset Management

The Opportunity

We're looking for an
Asset & Refurbishment Project Manager
to oversee unit & apartment refurbishments as well as CAPEX projects across a portfolio of Aveo retirement communities. Responsible for approximately six communities/villages, you'll manage end-to-end project delivery, build strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring our refurbished homes and community facilities meet quality, cost, and time expectations.

Your Impact

• Manage and deliver reinstatement and refurbishment projects across vacant units and apartments to achieve the best outcome for Aveo and residents
• Manager internal and external repair and CAPEX works to communal buildings and grounds as per the programme
• Build and maintain strong relationships with builders, contractors, Sales teams and Community Operations
• Adhere to refurbishment time frames to ensure stock is ready for market
• Consistently drive quality, competitive pricing, and timely project delivery
• Support the standardisation of refurbishment processes and product specifications
• Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Use CRM/project systems to scope, track, report and manage project data
• Provide trusted advice and support to community teams, Sales, Facility Management and senior stakeholders
• Complete a high level of administration duties such as purchase order submissions, creating business cases for work approval, tender evaluation, reinstatement & refurbishment models and forecasting and tracking

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management or similar roles within a commercial or residential setting.
• Previous experience in complex maintenance, renovation and/or residential build works, scoping, project coordination and negotiating with contractors
• Superior negotiation and communication skills with varied internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence stakeholders, both internal and external, as well as senior leadership, operations, sales and community team members
• Computer literate - must be competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable to be able to use project management, CRM and/or financial feasibility software
• Commitment to quality, professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail
• Tertiary qualifications in Building, Project Management or Facility Management will be highly regarded

Why Aveo?

• Aveo laptop, phone and systems training provided.
• Annual vehicle allowance
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Annual salary reviews and annual bonus incentive scheme
• Two (2) additional 'All About Me' leave days per calendar year
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career development
• Join a growing, purpose-driven industry

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next

Apply now and take the to first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you.

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.