Overview
Alder Group is proudly celebrating 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.
Are you looking for a sea change? Alder is expanding our team in Ballina and we are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join our commercial build team. Ballina Shire is located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you\'ll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.
About the role
- Manage all head contract claims (variations, extensions or time, progress etc.) and alert division manager / commercial manager of any claims which may put project at risk.
- Prepare monthly project reports in relation to all financial aspects for presentation to division managers with assistance from Contracts Administrator
- Manage Contract and Constructions Program
- Approval and sign off on invoicing with limits of authority
- Maintain a positive and proactive working environment for staff and subcontractors
- Participate in regular HSEQ inspections
- Review project documentation and identify ahead of works being carried out if there are any potential defects / and or project delays.
- Provide support and assistance to estimating team to help procure work as required by division managers
- Foster good working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
- Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works / programmes prior to issue
- Peruse in detail all project drawings, specification and all other relevant documentation prior to project commencement and throughout project duration.
- Organise and chair project start up meetings
- Identify, monitor and manage key project risks
- Client management
About You - Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary qualification highly preferable or as a minimum, a relevant trade background supported by demonstrated performance in a similar role5+ year experience as a Project Manager within the Building and Construction SectorExcellent communication skillsWillingness to lead and motivate team membersHigh attention to detailBe able to work collaboratively in a team environmentHigh level of digital proficiencyCommitment and understanding of the importance of time and financial goalsJobpac and Procore experience highly desirableAbout the business
Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.
From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of!
What we offer
Permanent full-time positionA competitive remuneration package.Healthy minds and bodies– a confidential employee assistance programWe live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.#J-18808-Ljbffr