Senior Project Manager
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Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers. We shape inspiring spaces and create exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impact – and we've been doing it for more than 35 years across Australia. From reimagining workplaces to transforming schools and hospitals, we believe great things happen when talented people are empowered to collaborate, innovate, and push boundaries. At SHAPE, you'll find a culture where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions are celebrated.
About the role
As a Senior Project Manager at SHAPE, you'll take the lead on some of Melbourne's most exciting fitout and construction projects—driving $3‐$60M builds that demand sharp thinking, strong leadership, and flawless execution. You'll shape project strategy, guide talented teams, influence key decisions, and deliver work that sets the benchmark for quality, safety, and client experience. You'll play a hands‐on role across the full project lifecycle, from tender to handover, ensuring every milestone is met with precision and professionalism. If you thrive in fast‐paced environments, love solving complex challenges, and want the platform to truly make your mark, this is where you'll do your best and most rewarding work.
* Deliver end‐to‐end project management across $3‐$60M fitout and construction projects, from pre‐construction through to handover and defect liability.
* Lead, mentor, and empower project teams—including PCs and Site Managers—to deliver exceptional outcomes.
* Drive project strategy, programming, and sequencing to ensure safe, timely, and high‐quality delivery.
* Oversee tender interviews, trade letting, subcontractor negotiations, and contract administration.
* Maintain flawless compliance with Australian standards, building codes, and EHSQ requirements.
* Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
* Ensure accurate financial management, monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and profit improvement strategies.
* Monitor quality and proactively minimise defects through rigorous control and collaboration with site teams.
About you
You're an exceptional Senior Project Manager who thrives on leading high‐value, complex projects and inspiring teams to deliver their best. With a solutions‐focused mindset and a passion for quality, safety, and efficiency, you excel in project programming, cost management, and construction delivery—ideally within fitout, refurbishment, or commercial construction. Adaptable, confident under pressure, and commercially savvy, you build strong relationships with clients, teams, and subcontractors, driving projects that exceed expectations and elevate your career.
* Proven track delivering complex commercial fitout and construction projects, ideally with contractor‐side project management experience.
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills, inspiring teams to perform at their best.
* Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills, building trust and collaboration.
* Solutions‐focused and adaptable, able to think creatively and make decisions under pressure.
* Ownership and pride in every project, ensuring high‐quality outcomes, safety, and efficiency.
* Hands‐on experience with project programming, cost management, and contract administration.
* Familiarity with project delivery systems such as Procore, Jobpac, and MS Project is advantageous.
* Exceptional communication, organisation, and problem‐solving skills, with a focus on achieving results.
Why we're a great place to work
* A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
* 5 additional paid leave days every year
* Personalised career development to fast‐track your growth with regular check‐ins
* An 'Individual Flexibility Plan' to match your work/life needs
* Competitive salary and profit‐share potential (up to 15% of your salary)
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
* Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family
* Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients
Ready to SHAPE your career?
Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers.
Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries.
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