Project Manager – Hunter & Newcastle

Are you looking for a change?

Want to work for a team where you’re a valued member whose construction knowledge helps us to be a multi award winning builder year-on-year? Like to work for a builder who thinks outside the box? Can you follow process, use an iPad and problem solve on site?”

New South Homes is a multi-award-winning family-owned construction company based in Sydney’s North. With over 35 years’ experience, we have an exciting pipeline of projects for 2022 and are looking for a Project Manager to help us deliver these high quality projects on the central Coast and in the Newcastle area.

You’ll be working with a team who understand the importance of quality construction and work with you to create stunning homes and granny flats. No two days are the same and you’ll be supported in your journey with us to grow and learn on the job. Work life balance is important to our team too and our culture is focused on being welcoming, friendly and fun – and sharing the fun with our customers!

The Position:

This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Construction Manager and will involve managing multiple construction projects

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, scheduling and supervision of new home projects and granny flats
• Interpret construction plans and schedule timelines in logical steps
• Identify resources and materials required and plan to implement accordingly
• Develop a strong relation with a network of trades/suppliers and build on that network
• Routinely visit sites and provide instructions to trades and updates to clients and ensure site safety
• Coordinate, provide direction, lead and support all subcontractors, tradespeople & suppliers
• Make regular inspections of building works at various stages of completion to ensure quality and compliance, while ensuring site safety is prioritised.
• Manage projects to be completed on time and within budget
• Communicate and record all cost variations with customers and subcontractors
• Identify techniques for safety and quality control for each project;
• Ensure the site is kept clean, tidy and safe at all times

Your Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellence in building and construction knowledge
• Strong scheduling skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Strong customer focus, sense of humour, and demonstrated customer service skills
• 3+ Years’ experience in managing construction projects (or similar)
• Demonstrate experience in handling multiple projects and multiple stake holders at the same time
• 5+ years working on site with tradesmen (trade qualifications are not required)
• Solid mobile phone, computer literacy and iPad skills

Sound like your cup of tea? Personally address your email to Rhys detailing who you are and where you are going. Attach a detailed CV of the last 10 years of relevant experience and training. Please explain why you want to work with New South Homes and Granny Flat Solutions. Successful candidates will receive a phone call before applications close on the 30th of July 2022