Contract Administrator

Job Opportunity: Project Manager - Commercial / Industrial Construction

Location: Sydney

Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Travel: Regular travel to site workplaces required

About the Opportunity

My Valued client respected leader in the industrial design and construction sectors currently seeking a dedicated and driven Project Manager to join their project delivery team. Operable out of Sydney, this full-time role focuses on managing standard to moderately complex industrial builds from inception to closeout.

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. You will work closely with site teams, consultants, and subcontractors while playing a key role in mentoring junior team members and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Management: Oversee 1-2 standard industrial projects concurrently, or assist a Senior Project Manager on a larger, complex build.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop, manage, and execute detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. Identify risks, manage critical paths, and ensure compliance with design, safety, and Green Star requirements (where applicable).
• Financial Management: Monitor budgets and project expenditures, prepare accurate financial reporting, address variances, and assist with subcontractor contract negotiations.
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Lead site and project meetings (subcontractor coordination, commissioning, and client meetings). Work hand-in-hand with Site Managers, internal support teams, and external stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Drive a strong safety culture in partnership with the safety team. Ensure all works meet strict quality specifications, statutory compliance, and operational standards.
• Project Closeout: Direct end-to-end closeout processes, including inspections, commissioning, Green Star certifications, final handover documentation, and initial defects liability period management.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Proven Experience: Practical experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects through full life cycles.
• Strong Leadership: Ability to set direction, guide site teams, and mentor entry-level team members to support continuous operational excellence.
• Organisational & Strategic Thinking: High-level planning capabilities with the ability to manage both short-term site demands and long-term project milestones.
• Commercial & Financial Literacy: Strong grip on budget management, cost controls, variance tracking, and contract execution.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the confidence to manage clients, present professionally, and resolve conflicts constructively.

What's on Offer

• A supportive, team-oriented culture with direct access to senior leadership and clear career progression.
• Opportunities to contribute directly to team capability, operational strategy, and knowledge sharing.
• Standard full-time employment contract with competitive market remuneration.

How to Apply

If you have the technical expertise, drive, and leadership skills to deliver high-quality industrial builds, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated resume detailing your relevant project experience to apply.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.