Are you a seasoned project leader who thrives in the complex world of institutional building? We’re working exclusively with a well-established & highly respected builder (family-heritage, with a strong reputation in the education/government/community sectors) who is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to oversee major institutional projects valued at $30 million or more.

About the Role
In this senior leadership role you will take end-to-end ownership of large-scale institutional builds in Victoria. You’ll deliver safe, high-quality, on-time and on-budget outcomes while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and leading high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of institutional projects valued at > $30 M — e.g., education, community/civic, government.
• Manage project lifecycle: feasibility, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, hand-over and defects.
• Oversee project teams including Contracts Administrators, site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety (OHS), environmental and heritage/heritage-adaptive requirements.
• Monitor and control project risks, cost drives, program impacts and change management.

What You Bring

• Proven senior project management experience in the institutional sector (education, government, community/civic) on projects of $30 M+.
• Strong commercial acumen: managing budgets, contracts, claims and variations.
• Exceptional leadership and people skills: ability to inspire, manage and develop project teams; balanced with hands-on execution.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar; membership of relevant professional body advantageous.

Why This Company?
This organisation has almost a century of construction experience, rooted in family values and trusted long-term relationships. They are known for technically sophisticated, live-environment institutional projects, and they invest in their people, culture and development. You’ll join a company that values integrity, teamwork and delivering the best for their clients and communities.

Next Steps
If you are ready to take the next step, please submit your CV outlining your relevant project experience by clicking Apply.