The Company
Established in 1997, today VAE Group is a Tier 1 building solutions company and one of Australasia largest commercial HVAC companies with over 380 employees and 11 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Our growth and success are built on providing Smarter HVAC Solutions with a promise of ‘Built in Certainty’ every time. We pride ourselves in trust, integrity and innovative expert staff which together deliver outstanding results and live our brand’s values of Energy – Synergy – Success.
What we offer
- Flexible & supportive working environment
- Great team culture – team sports, regular social activities, family friendly
- Strong safety focus
- Financial Wellness Programs
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Personal and professional training & development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – immediate family included
- Free parking onsite
- Free coffee & morning beverage
The Role
Reporting to the Technology Operations Manager and based in Darra, the Technology Project Manager will be responsible for all stages of the project delivery from sales handover to the end of the DLP period. You could be responsible for a range of project types including BMS controls upgrades and retrofits, small BMS fit outs, ICN and other smart building services projects, tier 1 greenfield BMS projects and complex integrated building platforms.
Some of the key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Full ownership for all project phases (requirements clarification, design development, procurement & manufacture, FAT, delivery, installation, test & verification)
- Lead, monitor, control the project throughout the project life cycle
- Coordinates assigned resources and report on their progress through regular project reviews and standardized processes
- Prepare formal construction correspondence
- Plan and monitor project execution via a project Gantt chart
- Manage the budget and forecast costs
- Adheres to PM and engineering processes and company templates
- Develop strong customer relationships and reflect on feedback
- Provide timely reporting of project status against project targets
What makes you stand out
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate their experience in a similar role within the building services industry while possessing the following attributes:
- Proven Project Management experience in the construction industry.
- Tertiary or trade qualification in Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Systems, or similar
- Formal Project Management training
- Ability to effectively read and interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and mentor a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent Team player as well as able to work independently.
- Highly proficient in all MS Office applications, especially MS Project
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Construction Induction - White card
- Project management certification will be an added advantage
Culture
Most importantly the candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the VAE company values of Energy, Synergy and Success. We are proud of the VAE Group culture and it is key to the company's significant growth & low employee turnover.
If it sounds like you, apply now and join us at VAE Group!
Diversity and Inclusion
At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation.
We’re searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture. If you are looking for a workplace prioritising inclusion, diversity, equal opportunity, employee career development and innovation, a career with VAE Group will provide these opportunities.