About Us

We are a leading engineering projects and manufacturing company, delivering high-quality, customized solutions to our clients across diverse sectors. With a focus on manufacturing facilities, renewable energy projects, infrastructure, and Tier 1 projects, our Project Management Office (PMO) is dedicated to driving efficient, consistent, and quality results for clients. We pride ourselves on providing staff a wide array of projects to help grow your experience and opportunity for growth.

Position Overview:

Products For Industry are seeking an experienced Capital Project Manager to lead and oversee projects within a dynamic environment, with work based at project sites and our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in managing engineering or manufacturing projects, with proven experience in either food & beverage, industrial processing, FMCG, renewables, packaging, conveying, or intralogistics.

As a Capital Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects across the organisation. You will lead standardized projects through all phases—from initial feasibility and concept development through to procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out—ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and site teams, you will apply project management best practices to meet defined scopes, timelines, and budgets, while adhering to all relevant regulations and stakeholder expectations. Your efforts will consistently drive successful outcomes and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines.

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and milestones in alignment with organizational standards.

Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.

Resource Management:

Coordinate resources across project sites and the manufacturing facility to achieve optimal results.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and timeline management.

Coordinate with engineering, procurement, workshop, logistics, and site delivery teams to ensure seamless delivery of customised solutions.

Risk and Issue Management:

Identify and mitigate risks proactively, addressing issues to maintain project momentum.

Track progress against project milestones and proactively manage scope changes, risks, and issues.

Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

Facilitate open communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Deliver regular project updates and detailed status reports to both the client and internal stakeholders.

Main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong communication and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Facilitate regular internal and client-facing meetings to report progress, resolve issues, and manage expectations.

Financial Management:

Manage budgets for projects, monitoring financial performance to ensure alignment with objectives.

Quality Assurance:

Uphold company quality standards and address non-conformances swiftly.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

Evaluate project outcomes to identify improvement areas and enhance PMO best practices.

Site Coordination:

Oversee and coordinate activities across the project sites where required, ensuring adherence to timelines and standards.

Project Delivery & Close-Out:

Manage end-to-end delivery of engineering-to-order projects from project handover through to client acceptance and close-out.

Lead project close-out activities including documentation, client handover, lessons learned, and financial closure.

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

Minimum of 5 years in project management, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or construction, or delivering engineering based or custom build projects.

Experience in renewable energy, Food & Bev, Industrial Processing or Tier 1 infrastructure projects is a plus

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical discipline

PMP certification preferred

Strong understanding of project management principles across scope, cost, schedule, risk and quality.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and ERP systems.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and contracts.

Strong commercial acumen with experience in cost control, change management and claims handling.

Proven capability in overcoming project challenges with innovative solutions

What's in it for you?

An inclusive, welcoming and stable work environment

Lead critical projects that deliver incredible innovations and improvements for our clients

Work on cutting-edge initiatives across an array of project sites and our manufacturing facility

Competitive salary

Benefit from career development pathways and professional growth within a fast-growing company

Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement

A supportive work environment that prioritises your well-being.

Access to ongoing training, formal development programs, and opportunities for career advancement.

PFi is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered

Access to an Employee Assistance Provider should you or your family need

We look forward to welcoming a motivated and experienced Capital Project Manager to our team. If you’re ready to lead impactful projects in a thriving industry, we’d love to hear from you!

This position includes a negotiated salary based on experience and qualifications. Only applicants who have the right to work in Australia will be contacted.

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