Project Manager – HVAC / Electrical

Project Manager – HVAC / Electrical

Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth, Australia

Salary: AUD $150,000 – $250,000 depending on experience

Package: Relocation assistance available

Employment: Permanent / Long-Term Career Opportunity

We are recruiting experienced HVAC and Electrical Project Managers for a range of major construction and building services projects across Australia. Opportunities are available in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with our client particularly interested in experienced professionals currently working within the UK, Ireland and European construction markets who are considering a long-term move to Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced construction professionals looking to progress their careers while working on significant commercial, industrial and building services projects within the Australian market.

Depending on experience and the level of the position, salaries will range from approximately AUD $150,000 to $250,000, with relocation expenses available for successful candidates moving to Australia.

The Role

Reporting into the Project Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of assigned HVAC, Mechanical or Electrical project packages. You will manage projects from design and pre-construction through procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required technical and quality standards.

You will work closely with clients, principal contractors, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams while maintaining strong commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of medium to large-scale HVAC, Mechanical or Electrical projects from design through to completion.

• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and overall project performance.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, builders, principal contractors, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Ensure contractual requirements, project scope and commercial obligations are fully understood and delivered. Identify and manage contractual, commercial and operational project risks.

• Oversee design development, procurement, technical documentation and construction drawings.Manage the financial performance of projects, including forecasting, cost-to-complete and change management.

• Manage variations and associated submissions and approvals both upstream and downstream.

• Lead, manage and develop project teams, providing technical and operational direction throughout delivery.

• Participate in client, contractor and site meetings and provide clear updates on programme, cost and project performance.

• Respond to technical queries and coordinate solutions with engineering, design and construction teams.

• Monitor labour performance, programme schedules, progress claims and project reporting. Manage quality requirements and ensure non-conformances are appropriately addressed.

• Oversee testing, commissioning, project handover and the defects liability period. Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health, safety, quality and technical requirements.

Experience & Requirements

We are interested in speaking with experienced Project Managers from the building services, MEP, mechanical or electrical construction sectors.

You should ideally have:

• 8+ years’ experience managing medium to large-scale projects within the construction industry.

• Strong experience within HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or MEP project delivery.

• Experience delivering projects for major contractors, specialist building services contractors or Tier 1 construction organisations.

• Demonstrable experience taking projects through the full lifecycle from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, variations, forecasting and cost control.

• Previous experience leading and developing multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, procurement and project planning.

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities.The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

International Candidates

Applications are particularly welcomed from experienced professionals currently working within the UK, Ireland and European construction markets who are interested in relocating to Australia.

Previous Australian construction experience is not essential where candidates can demonstrate strong experience delivering comparable major projects within established international construction markets.

Relocation assistance is available, with opportunities across:

• Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth

Package - Successful candidates can expect:

• AUD $150,000 – $250,000 salary, dependent on experience and seniority.

• Relocation expenses for candidates moving to Australia.

• Permanent, long-term career opportunities.

• Major construction and building services project exposure.

• Opportunities for career progression within the Australian construction sector