Construction Senior Project Manager/Project Manager - Newcastle or Northern NSW (EOI)

Building for Generations through the Pursuit of Excellence

The FKG Construction team has a proud 50+ year history of successfully delivering a variety of commercial construction projects across a wide range of sectors including both government and private clients. We are dedicated to building for generations, achieved through our personable approach with all people, including those within our communities within which we live every day.

We believe our people are the key to our success and we are invested in supporting the wellbeing of our team members, providing skills development opportunities, rewarding performance and recognising high achievement.

As an FKG Group employee you will have access to our range of benefits which includes corporate health insurance discounts, employee assistance program, our “Thrive” wellbeing initiative and many more.

The Role

An opportunity exists for a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager to join our team. You will be based on-site working between our Newcastle office and various project sites in the Northern/Central NSW region.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget;
• Lead and mentor project teams, including subcontractors, fostering a collaborative work environment;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining open communication to understand their needs and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle;
• The development and implementation of the project program;
• Establishment and maintenance of an accurate cost control system including the project budget and forecasting; and
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the below;

• Relevant practical experience in delivering commercial construction projects between $10M - $80M;
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or a similar field;
• Advanced level knowledge of the application of WHS regulations and practices as relevant to construction sites;
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g. Jobpac);
• An exceptional level of verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• High level knowledge of construction contracts;
• Well developed knowledge of the construction process and common challenges;
• Highly developed organisational, time management and prioritising skills; and
• Highly developed emotional intelligence.