Hill Start International Pty Ltd is a specialist recruitment company working with quality clients to uncover exceptional career opportunities across Australia.

Our client is a commercial fit out specialist completing a broad range of office, healthcare and even warehouse conversion design and construct projects for quality clients across Victoria. Their projects are usually valued around $500k but they are increasingly winning larger contracts over $1million. Projects are primarily based across Melbourne but there are occasional jobs in regional Victoria.

For more than 20 years this company has partnered with clients to transform and create their workspaces. This is a dynamic family business with a positive, supportive culture and values of “customer first”, “integrity” and “solutions orientation”. As projects continue to increase in number and complexity, they are looking for a skilled and dynamic Project Manager to join them for the long term.

Specific duties will involve;

• Work with internal staff and management to understand project scope and requirements.
• Be the interface with the client to communicate progress, manage issues and open/close the project.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Effectively manage tradespeople/subcontractors to ensure work completed to a high standard.
• Understand and identify construction project challenges and manage problems if they arise.
• Manage financial aspects of the project, receive invoices and submit for payment. Maintain accurate and up to date records.

This is a crucial role for an expanding business. Superior delivery of projects for clients results in increased revenue opportunities and ensures the company’s commitment to the highest standards of customer service. This person will become a key member of an experienced and passionate team and offers long-term career development.

Consequently, to succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate;

• Knowledge and experience of working on small to medium sized construction projects. Office, retail, hospitality, education or healthcare experience will be highly regarded, but quality residential experience will be considered.
• A sound understanding of construction methodology. Construction or building related qualification or trade background.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy to operate independently.
• Capable negotiator and problem-solver, focused on results with attention to detail. Able to confidently deal with problems if they arise.
• Comfortable with occasional state-wide travel as required for projects.
• Eligibility to work within Australia.

Most projects are based in Melbourne, but there will be occasional travel to regional Victoria. The office is located in South Melbourne and there will be opportunity to work from home as well. There will also be meetings at the corporate office in Ballarat as required.

The company is offering an attractive remuneration package in line with experience and expectations. Salary will be negotiable based on experience plus super as well as company vehicle and laptop/business tools.

In the first instance, please submit your CV and any accompanying information to the Director and Principal Consultant, Jeremy Hill, quoting reference JH40626 and we will be in touch with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

jeremy@hillstart.me