Overview
We're Hiring: Construction Project Manager. Join Collins Foods and play a key role in delivering major national initiatives across our restaurant network. As part of our Construction and Property function, you'll manage the successful rollout of our Multi Site Fitout Project, ensuring every installation is planned, coordinated, and executed smoothly, safely, and on time. This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months with the potential to remain on a permanent full-time contract.
What You'll Bring To The Table
As a Construction Project Manager, you'll work closely with our Construction team to coordinate the national multi-site fitout project. You'll be hands-on in conducting site audits, preparing scopes of work, managing tenders, coordinating contractors, tracking project progress, and ensuring installations meet budget, safety, and quality standards. This role will be ideal for someone looking for a challenge in construction, design, or project management, while gaining exposure to a fast-paced national rollout program and collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Project Coordination & Delivery
* Conduct site audits to assess requirements, compliance, and installation needs
* Design and document detailed plans and scopes of work
* Brisbane Based with some travel
* Manage tender processes, evaluate responses, and issue work orders
* Develop project schedules, tracking progress to ensure delivery on time and within budget
* Liaise with contractors, restaurant teams, and RSC stakeholders to coordinate access, updates, and project milestones
* Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and file management for all site activity
Quality, Safety & Performance
* Ensure all kiosk installations meet brand quality standards with minimal defects
* Champion safety leadership across all project tasks, supporting a zero-incident environment
* Monitor project costs, proactively addressing issues to ensure budget compliance
* Support continuous improvement opportunities throughout the rollout program
Who You Are
You're an organised, proactive project support professional who enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts and working with diverse stakeholders. You're calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and eager to contribute to large-scale initiatives.
You Also Bring Education / Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications (or currently studying) in Design or Project Management are highly desirable.
Skills & Experience
* 2+ years Construction Project Management experience
* Solid computer skills, including Excel and Word, with the ability to track costs, dates, and project status across multiple sites
* Highly organised, with strong record-keeping and schedule management capability
* A positive, resilient attitude able to manage competing priorities and adapt when plans change
* Understanding of the restaurant environment and an ability to plan work that avoids operational disruption
* Ability to read and draw basic plans, including accurate onsite measurements
* A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Personal Attributes
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Collaborative manager with strong interpersonal skills
* Able to meet deadlines in high-pressure environments
* Solutions-focused, with a natural drive for strong customer service
* Excellent written and communication skills
Who We Are
Collins Foods is an ASX listed entity proudly employing over 20,000 people globally. With a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we operate KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For a copy of the full position description or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact the Talent Acquisition team. Please note: Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a National Police Check and qualification verification.
CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.
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