Project Leadership
We are seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead the successful delivery of high-end newbuild, fitout, and refurbishment projects across the commercial sector.
* The Role: As a key member of our team, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
* Client Relationships: Establish trusted partnerships with clients, maintaining open communication and meeting expectations across time, cost, and quality.
* Financial Performance: Oversee budgets, progress claims, forecasting, and margin management to maximize profitability.
* Project Delivery: Lead programming, procurement, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and construction delivery across multiple live projects.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with WHS and environmental management systems, implementing site safety procedures and emergency protocols.
* Team Leadership: Mentor and support Project Managers and site teams, driving performance and promoting a strong delivery culture aligned to company values.
* Contracts & Design Management: Manage head and subcontractor agreements, negotiate claims, oversee design coordination, and ensure buildability.
* Quality Control: Ensure defect-free handovers through rigorous QA/QC processes and contractor management.
Requirements:
* Formal qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial fitout and refurbishment, with at least 5 in senior delivery roles.
* Strong understanding of head contract/subcontract management and procurement strategy.
* Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word; experience in platforms such as Aconex, Procore, or Project Centre desirable.
* Proven leadership, negotiation, and mentoring skills.
* High level of commercial acumen, with the ability to identify risk and drive margin performance.
* Deep understanding of WHS, quality assurance, and environmental standards.