Our client is a leading commercial landscaping company creating built environments for local communities. They specialise in 3 key areas – Landscape, Irrigation and Maintenance. Established in 2001, they have been successfully providing services to local government, land developers, residential clients, and the education sector. The passion and methodology ensure that our projects are delivered on time and exceed our clients’ expectations while providing a great team environment and career opportunities for our employees.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a dynamic team of Project Managers based in Tullamarine.  The position is a permanent full-time role reporting to the General Manager. The role will primarily manage ongoing project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with the site supervisors.

Some key responsibilities include;

• Ensure that job profitability and budget management targets are met
• Actively build strong relationships with project key stakeholders
• Drive weekly job planning meetings
• Monitor and implement detailed programmes for approvals, procurement and construction
• The ability to read and interpret contracts
• Manage all specifications, common drawings and variations
• Ensure the adherence and compliance of the OHS procedures
• Responsible for all coordination of permits & inspections
• Manage the contract administration of each project including progress claims
• Procurement of materials and subcontracts
• The ability to lead and manage people

The successful candidate must have a background in commercial landscaping and previous project management experience in addition to the following;

• Good knowledge of Benchmark Estimating
• Excel software package 
• Previous Project Managing experience
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing major projects or initiatives
• Negotiation skills would be highly regarded
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An excellent work ethic and mindset

Applicants are required to undergo a Criminal History and reference checks. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

If you are ready to take the next step and join a company that values its employees, we look forward to hearing from you, please click on the APPLY button forward a cover letter and your resume