Project Manager

Job description

Freyssinet Australia is offering a unique opportunity for an exceptionally skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our Remedial Engineering business unit. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting vital projects across Perth & WA.

As the Project Manager your accountability will lie in efficiently managing critical infrastructure projects amongst an atmosphere of camaraderie among engineers, facilitating mutual support and mentoring, prioritizing safety, delivering high-quality results within specified timelines, and maintaining client satisfaction and profitability.

Desired profile

We are looking for an ideal candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Strong project preparation and planning skills, particularly on complex and critical projects.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency in subcontractor and supplier management, as well as self-performance works management.
• Solution-focused mindset with experience in addressing on-site challenges and achieving positive outcomes promptly.
• Willingness, readiness, and flexibility to travel extensively across the country.
  Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Developing, managing, and reviewing project strategies, critical milestones, and comprehensive project plans encompassing all aspects of project delivery and performance.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks through the use of processes, systems, and expertise.
• Establishing a safety culture and ensuring consistent application of best safety practices.
• Providing support for pre-contract business development initiatives and priorities when necessary.
• Proactively managing client and stakeholder relationships, anticipating their needs, and identifying opportunities to offer additional services, products, and value.
• Ensuring financial performance of the project through cost control and labour efficiency.
• Proactively managing contract, claim, and commercial aspects of the project(s), including the handling of commercial risks according to delegated authority.
• Delegating responsibilities and managing the performance of teams and subcontractors.
• Procuring and negotiating project resources such as labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Promoting innovation and technological development on-site to establish the organization as a comprehensive solution provider.
• Facilitating training and development of work crews to maximize self-performed works instead of subcontracting.
• Completing monthly project reporting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
  
  
  Qualifications / Experience
• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 5- 8 years’ Project Management experience in the civil/construction industry
  Remedial or Concrete/ Steel repair & re-strengthening project experience (advantageous)
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

About Freyssinet Australia

Freyssinet Australia and New Zealand is a multifaceted specialist contractor providing innovative solutions for remediation, post-tensioning, and specialist civil engineering. We have an unrivalled reputation in specialised civil engineering across Bridges, Structures, Marine, and Industrial sectors. We have local branches in all states of Australia & parts of New Zealand and are present in over 100 countries around the world.