Construction Project Manager
- Manage residential construction projects from planning to completion.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders including architects and subcontractors.
- Ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.
SHIVAM HOMES PTY LTD (ABN 98 634 598 842), trading as Shivam Homes, is a Canberra-based residential home builder operating from Mitchell, ACT. The business delivers custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, granny flats and other residential building projects across the ACT, with a focus on quality construction, design and client service.
Shivam Homes is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Construction Project Manager to manage residential building projects from planning and construction through to completion and handover.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate residential construction projects from commencement through to practical completion and handover.
- Review architectural drawings, building plans, specifications and project documentation to establish construction requirements.
- Prepare and monitor project schedules and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, equipment and other resources.
- Monitor project costs, budgets and variations and address potential cost or scheduling issues.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and clients throughout project delivery.
- Supervise subcontractors and trades and monitor site progress, workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate procurement and timely delivery of materials, fixtures, equipment and services required for construction.
- Identify construction delays, site issues and project risks and implement practical corrective measures.
- Coordinate inspections, approvals and project records and ensure applicable building and workplace safety requirements are followed.
- Conduct site inspections and project meetings, resolve construction issues and provide progress updates to management and clients.
- Coordinate defect rectification and outstanding works before project completion and handover.
- Ensure completed projects meet required quality, contractual and client standards.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- At least 1 year of relevant construction project management experience, preferably involving residential building projects.
- Sound knowledge of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting and subcontractor coordination.
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications and construction documentation.
- Strong organisational, communication, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of construction quality, workplace safety and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ability to manage competing project priorities and deliver work within agreed timeframes.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- $90,000 per annum + 12% superannuation.
- Opportunity to manage residential construction projects across the ACT.
- Supportive professional environment with long-term career development opportunities.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant construction project management experience. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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