Project Manager ( Newcastle - Australia)
Christchurch
Join a well established Australian contractor
- Heritage project, leading to other great projects
- Very competitive package $160-$180K (AUD) base + Super + Vehicle
Looking to make the move across the ditch in 2026? An established, multi-state contractor with a strong pipeline across Defence, Industrial and Commercial sectors is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Newcastle team.
This role offers long-term career opportunity, diverse project exposure and the lifestyle benefits of a growing coastal city.
The Initial Project- High-profile church re-roofing and façade repair
- Heritage building - Heritage experience welcomed
- Located in a blue-chip suburb with strong community visibility
- Approx. $5M value
- Start date: 5 January
Beyond this, you'll lead commercial, remedial and high-rise residential works up to $20M, including refurbishments, repairs, remediation, demolition and upgrade projects.
What You'll Be Doing- Manage projects from setup through to completion
- Monitor HSECQ compliance and cost control
- Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour
- Lead reporting, weekly meetings and programming
- Provide technical and engineering guidance
- Liaise closely with clients and stakeholders
- Support tendering and estimation
- Proven experience managing construction projects for a contractor
- Strong commercial and planning capability
- Leadership skills and safety-first mindset
- Interest in operations and business development
- Tertiary engineering qualification (or similar)
- Construction White Card & driver licence
- Ability to obtain Police Clearance (Defence project requirement)
- Secure multi-year pipeline across NSW
- Projects with purpose and visibility
- Supportive leadership and long-term growth
- Attractive salary package and relocation appeal
This is a fantastic opportunity to take your construction career to another level.
To be considered, you MUST have the right to work in Australia.
For more details and a confidential conversation, please contact Nick Gillingham.E-mail - nickgillingham@ctrecruitment.co.nz
Mobile - 021 597 270
Christchurch
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