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McMahon Services
Posted: 11 July
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Are you a driven Project Management professional seeking to build a meaningful career with a leading Australian construction company? McMahon Services, a privately-owned leader in construction, industrial and environmental services, is looking for a talented Project Manager to join our Building & Construction team, primarily focusing on projects in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

About McMahon Services

At McMahon Services, we are committed to delivering excellence across Australia. We value our people, foster a family-oriented culture, and provide opportunities for long-term employment and professional growth. Join us and contribute to diverse building and construction projects that are vital to the infrastructure of our regions.

About the Role

About the Role In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing projects from contract award through to successful completion within our Building & Construction Customer Stream. You will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and close-out of projects valued between $1 million and $50 million, and can contribute to a diverse array of commercial, industrial, and defence sector projects in SA and NT.

What You Will Do

Take ultimate responsibility for planning, organising, and directing the completion of projects within defined timeframes, budgets, and scopes.

Build effective communication and positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

Develop effective project plans, including cost and schedule estimations where required.

Undertake thorough risk analysis and develop comprehensive project planning documentation.

Manage commercial processes effectively, including cost control, project reporting, procurement, and contract administration.

Ensure strict compliance with customer and company safety, quality, and business processes.

Maintain compliance with contract terms and conditions in alignment with Company policies and procedures.

Provide timely and accurate project reporting to keep stakeholders informed.

Engage in early involvement during the design and cost development phases, collaborating with our Estimating team and Customer partners.

Contribute to the Construction Manager/General Manager portfolio's strategic direction and growth.

What You Will Bring

Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum of five years of experience in a Project Manager role.

Proven record of successfully delivering projects in the Commercial sector.

Previous experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Project Coordinator for a Head Contractor or Managing Contractor.

Proven industry experience on $5-30m+ brownfield or greenfield building projects.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

Experience in change management, design management, and the ability to develop or enhance designs.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Project and other MS Office Suite programs.

Willingness to travel to our regional construction sites as required.

Construction White Card and current Driver's license.

Must possess a National Police Clearance (NPC).

Must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance (DCAC).

What Will Set You Apart

Familiarity with project management tools such as Procore or Aconex.

Experience with ERP systems like Pronto.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide project teams.

Why Join McMahon Services?

We offer a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

You will enjoy:

Competitive salary, benefits and career growth opportunities.

Company vehicle.

Employee discounts, recognition and financial wellness programs.

Access to our in-house MAC Learning Academy for ongoing career development.

Strong commitment to safety and well-being.

A culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Ready to elevate your career in construction? Apply today

At McMahon Services Australia, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience.


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Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Are you available to travel for this role when required? How many years' experience do you have as a project manager? How many years of project management experience do you have? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry? Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)? How many years' experience do you have with project planning and scheduling?

McMahon Services is an industry leading, privately owned industrial, construction and environmental services provider.

Established in 1990 by brothers David and Andrew McMahon, McMahon Services has grown from a team of 12 into a truly national business.

Our family business heritage and culture of innovation set us apart, fostering a commitment to developing leading edge approaches across the whole organisation that surpass industry standards.

With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 500 staff and deliver projects from city centres to remote locations

McMahon Services has delivered some of Australia's most difficult and significant construction services projects.

We go to where our clients need us to be, with a proven ability to undertake work in remote locations, coupled with an exceptional emergency response capability. Our immediate response means we are on-site ready to plan and take action when needed.

Our diversity and can-do attitude are our core strengths. We apply our knowledge, resources and experienced teams to work across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, providing our clients with the expertise and hands-on skills to meet their specific needs.As a multi-disciplinary, full service provider, we use our own direct wage staff and boast a $70 million network of modern company-owned plant and equipment.

We were awarded Federal Safety Accreditation in 2009 – the first multi-disciplinary construction services company in Australia to achieve this recognition.

We look forward to the future and tackling new challenges with the same enthusiasm, dedication and excellence that has been true of all of our operations to date.

Our core values stem from our beginnings as a small family business and remain unchanged.

Our people are central to what we do

Our greatest asset is our people. It is through the hard work of our teams across the business that McMahon Services has continued to grow and extend the boundaries of performance. Our business is rich in tradition, with many of our staff being second generation employees.

We strive for innovation

Innovation and surpassing industry standards is what we strive for. We approach each project with safe, cost effective and value adding solutions. McMahon Services has been recognised by the industry and our peers for innovation and best practice, and we will continue to reach for new heights.

We have an unbeatable can-do attitude

We are determined to exceed client expectation with every project we undertake, no matter the size. We go the distance and to where our clients need us to be. We have built our business on tackling the tough jobs.

We are safety focused and our business is underpinned by a strong safety culture – team mates looking after team mates. Our objective is to continually improve our safety performance to ensure a zero harm environment for our works, stakeholders and the wider community.

We have a family business heritage

We respect where we have come from and all those involved in the ongoing journey from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers and staff.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

McMahon Services is an industry leading, privately owned industrial, construction and environmental services provider.

Established in 1990 by brothers David and Andrew McMahon, McMahon Services has grown from a team of 12 into a truly national business.

Our family business heritage and culture of innovation set us apart, fostering a commitment to developing leading edge approaches across the whole organisation that surpass industry standards.

With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 500 staff and deliver projects from city centres to remote locations

McMahon Services has delivered some of Australia's most difficult and significant construction services projects.

We go to where our clients need us to be, with a proven ability to undertake work in remote locations, coupled with an exceptional emergency response capability. Our immediate response means we are on-site ready to plan and take action when needed.

Our diversity and can-do attitude are our core strengths. We apply our knowledge, resources and experienced teams to work across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, providing our clients with the expertise and hands-on skills to meet their specific needs.As a multi-disciplinary, full service provider, we use our own direct wage staff and boast a $70 million network of modern company-owned plant and equipment.

We were awarded Federal Safety Accreditation in 2009 – the first multi-disciplinary construction services company in Australia to achieve this recognition.

We look forward to the future and tackling new challenges with the same enthusiasm, dedication and excellence that has been true of all of our operations to date.

Our core values stem from our beginnings as a small family business and remain unchanged.

Our people are central to what we do

Our greatest asset is our people. It is through the hard work of our teams across the business that McMahon Services has continued to grow and extend the boundaries of performance. Our business is rich in tradition, with many of our staff being second generation employees.

We strive for innovation

Innovation and surpassing industry standards is what we strive for. We approach each project with safe, cost effective and value adding solutions. McMahon Services has been recognised by the industry and our peers for innovation and best practice, and we will continue to reach for new heights.

We have an unbeatable can-do attitude

We are determined to exceed client expectation with every project we undertake, no matter the size. We go the distance and to where our clients need us to be. We have built our business on tackling the tough jobs.

We are safety focused and our business is underpinned by a strong safety culture – team mates looking after team mates. Our objective is to continually improve our safety performance to ensure a zero harm environment for our works, stakeholders and the wider community.

We have a family business heritage

We respect where we have come from and all those involved in the ongoing journey from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers and staff.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

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