Project Manager ( Newcastle - Australia)

Full Time 160000.00 - 180000.00

Job description

Looking to make the move across the ditch in 2026? An established, multi-state contractor with a strong pipeline across Defence, Industrial and Commercial sectors is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Newcastle team.

This role offers long-term career opportunity, diverse project exposure and the lifestyle benefits of a growing coastal city.

The Initial Project

High-profile church re-roofing and façade repair
Heritage building - Heritage experience welcomed
Located in a blue-chip suburb with strong community visibility
Approx. $5M value
Start date: 5 January

Beyond this, you'll lead commercial, remedial and high-rise residential works up to $20M, including refurbishments, repairs, remediation, demolition and upgrade projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage projects from setup through to completion
Monitor HSECQ compliance and cost control
Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour
Lead reporting, weekly meetings and programming
Provide technical and engineering guidance
Liaise closely with clients and stakeholders
Support tendering and estimation

What You'll Bring

Proven experience managing construction projects for a contractor
Strong commercial and planning capability
Leadership skills and safety-first mindset
Interest in operations and business development
Tertiary engineering qualification (or similar)
Construction White Card & driver licence
Ability to obtain Police Clearance (Defence project requirement)

Why Consider the Move?

Secure multi-year pipeline across NSW
Projects with purpose and visibility
Supportive leadership and long-term growth
Attractive salary package and relocation appeal

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your construction career to another level.

To be considered, you MUST have the right to work in Australia.
For more details and a confidential conversation, please contact Nick Gillingham.
E-mail - [email protected] Mobile - 021 597 270

Required skills

construction commercial industrial construction white card project manager newcastle nsw australia driver licence police clearance defence tertiary engineering qualification

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