Project Manager (New Build & Fit Out)

SHAPE brings spaces to life through high-end fitouts, complex refurbishments and specialist construction projects. Our expertise spans the commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education and retail sectors. And we’ve been doing it for over 30 years, right across Australia.

About the role
Your role as a Project Manager is all about managing the safe, profitable, timely and quality delivery of projects. You’ll have a chance to mentor junior team members and be trained to join the next generation of state managers. You can also look forward to leadership programmes and resources to help you get the most out of your teams and your career. In this role, you will be managing: 

• the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to handover and defect liability
• the performance of the project team, including career/skill development and mentoring
• the delivery of projects in accordance with building specs and standards
• head and sub-contractual requirements
• tender interviews and letting of contracts, including subcontractor negotiations
• project delivery systems and EHSQ responsibilities
• the financial responsibilities of our projects
• the detailed programmes

Why we’re a great place to work
We’re proud to be recognised for the culture we’ve built with a Great Place to Work Certification. When we ask our people what makes us great, they always say ‘the people’. We work hard but we also support each other every step of the way. On top of this:

• Everyone gets an ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ that matches their work/life needs. This includes 5 days’ Life Leave every year on top of your annual leave entitlements.
• We offer a tailored skills development roadmap to fast track your career.
• Anyone can opt in for strategic leadership development.
• You’re not deskbound. You get to work from where it makes the most sense to (office, site, and home).
• We don’t want to brag, but we’ve won the Human Synergistics culture award for six years running.
• We reward our people with free company shares and project bonuses.
• You get access to novated car leasing (so you can get around more easily AND cut down on tax)
• Great team-building events (cooking classes, painting classes, after-work drinks and get-togethers)
• Personalise your parental leave benefits to suit your future family.
• We take inclusion seriously and back this up with our Diversity and Reconciliation Action Plans.
• We aim to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by FY2030.
• Our people #giveback by getting involved in our many CSR initiatives

About you

• a natural leader and motivator who cares for their team and knows how to get the best out of them
• construction or building-related degree or diploma, or a trade background
• experience working for a principal contractor in a project management role
• strong financial acumen and communication skills
• ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• strong understanding of project management within the construction industry (fitout and refurbishment experience would be a plus)
• understanding of specifications and drawings for accuracy and buildability
• excellent knowledge of EHSQ principles
• plenty of flexibility and adaptability
• ability to stay calm under pressure

Want to know more?
Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers. Or go ahead and hit Apply!

Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries