Project Manager

Holcim :

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa.

Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901 and in Aotearoa New Zealand, our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand has been officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.

About the opportunity

This is a pivotal role in which you will be responsible for the overall management of production for a high value project from order stage through to final delivery & site follow up.

Working as an integral part of the Mobile Precast team, your key objectives will be to drive project performance to achieve tendered objectives and targets in a way that encourages continued business with head contractors in the construction / infrastructure industries. You will also ensure the timely delivery of quality products and service that meet the expectations of our customers.

Further and detailed accountabilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request and will include :

• Producing manufacturing and delivery programs to all project stakeholders and producing regular updates for delivery On-Time-In-Full.
• Ensuring correct specifications and quality of precast.
• Attend project sites for progress meetings, provision of Client support & to resolve issues & variations.
• Management of contractual documents, such as RFI's, VC's, and NOD's.
• Ensure the implementation of a robust QC system for the project, and implement process improvements to ensure a quality outcome that meets the project specification.
• Monitoring project budgets in liaison with operational stakeholders to ensure spending is controlled to meet financial targets.
• Ensuring specialised, non-stock items for each allocated projects (e.g. moulds, reinforcing, cast in plates, etc.) are correctly detailed in the procurement process to ensure accurate and timely delivery to plan.
• Management of shop drawings, incl engaging and working with the detailer to ensure accurate drawings are received in a timely manner.
• Continuous improvement in tendering and quoting, incl. an active involvement in the development of new and innovative ways to improve the bottom line of the business.

About You

• Qualifications in Civil or Mechanical engineering and a sound understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Experience in Precast, Concrete and / or related industries i.e. Construction, Steel, heavy manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Technical knowledge of precast and prestress concrete manufacturing and specifications (ideal).
• Experience with project setup, construction and site planning / layout highly desirable.
• Knowledge including Quantity Surveying, Estimating and Tendering.
• Ability to read drawings.
• A good understanding of the cost drivers of the business.
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of contractual matters and a high level of commercial awareness.
• Proactive approach to managing time, cost, quality and OH&S issues with outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Sound skills in Microsoft Office and SAP.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business.

Why Holcim?

At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.

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Please note :

Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

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