Project Manager (Remote)

Project Manager | Sustain Group | Australia

Job description 

• Become part of Australia and New Zealand’s leading sustainability focused asset management company 
• Exciting, passionate and dynamic team based culture 
• Opportunity to grow, add value and leave an admirable legacy 

Who are we? 
We are a niche asset management company and work in Facilities Management, construction and large scale projects. 

We challenge the status quo and are have hired the best team players to grow. We don’t want to be big, we just want to be great.

We have recently moved into the South Pacific to deliver facilities maintenance services and now have an exciting opportunity to deliver capital works! Are you ready for your next adventure?

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide leadership and direction to our project delivery team in Vanuatu. The role will be full time and based Brisbane initially. As the project progresses there will be a requirement to fly in and out to Vanuatu to oversee the construction phases and require extended periods of stay in Vanuatu.

The role will require the successful candidate to take on a mentorship and leadership role, providing training, support and professional development to the local Vanuatu companies that will be engaged to deliver the difference phases of the project. The role will act as the link between our client and our subcontractors to make sure the project is delivered on schedule and to budget, ultimately achieving our customers’ expectations. 

Day to day you will be responsible for:

• Management of design engineers including concept, design drawings, tender specifications and sign off internally and with other stakeholders
• Tendering the works out in packages and undertaking value for money assessments
• Management of Project Schedule and budget
• Managing all resources including subcontractors, plant, suppliers and materials in both Australia and Vanuatu
• Supporting and mentoring local Vanuatu subcontracting companies in the ways of professional development, safety compliance, industry best practices
• Establishing, managing and developing strong relationships with customers and clients
• Ensuring commitment to zero harm, health and safety and environmental compliance
• Checking the quality of works on site and reporting any issues and working with the subcontractors to deliver works on time and on budget.

This is a key role and you will need:

• The ability to drive safety and quality works through operational excellence on time and to budget
• High level of emotional intelligence to work with and build strong relationships with employees, clients, subcontractors, stakeholders and walks the talk
• Demonstrated history in developing a culture of Zero Harm
• Extensive experience in a similar role within the building and construction industry
• Hands on experience gained within a contractor environment in similar industries
• Bid Management experience with the ability to prepare tenders for market including full compliance of tender documentation with client requirements
• Exceptional negotiation skills, strong interpersonal skills
• A strong financial and commercial acumen is also a must, and will assist you in the accurate preparation of cost plans, as well as in identifying new project opportunities and ensuring a high success rate of team bids
• Advanced computer literacy including Excel and ideally estimating software
• Ability to collaborate as part of a high-performing team
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Possess a strong work ethic, good organisational skills and can meet strict deadlines

This Position will require successful candidates to undergo a Medical Assessment as well as a Police and National Security Checks.  

What do we need from you now? 

Send us your CV and a one-page pitch to tell us:  Why you want a change?  What sets you apart?  What gets you out of bed in the morning and makes you want to achieve extraordinary things?  Sell it to us so we know that you are the one we want and need. 

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