project manager. melbourne

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We’re starting early on this campaign – with a projected start date of June.

It’s one of our favourite clients. They are a well-established and growing industrial automation systems integrator who design, build and commission automation solutions for complex warehouse automation solutions. They take on technically challenging projects and see them through — and they've built a strong reputation. The team is tight-knit, commercially minded and values people who take ownership of their work.

The role

You'll take full ownership of project delivery across the complete lifecycle — from initiation and planning through design, procurement, construction monitoring and handover. Day to day, you'll be managing a mix of internal engineering teams, external contractors and client stakeholders — keeping everything moving, surfacing risks early and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You'll report to the Project Delivery Manager, leading a handful of projects concurrently. 

Specifically, you will:

- Lead project delivery across all phases — initiation, planning, design, implementation and handover.

- Manage project programmes, budgets and risk registers, with consistent reporting to clients and internal leadership.

- Coordinate procurement activities — equipment, materials, subcontractors — including tender preparation and evaluation.

- Administer contracts, payment claims, variations and RFIs.

- Carry out on-site construction monitoring, safety compliance and quality checks.

- Manage design workshops and reviews, and working with engineering teams to maintain clear delivery pathways.

- Establish and maintaining project controls dashboards for regular PCG meetings and reviews.

About you

You know how industrial automation projects actually work — not just in theory, but on the ground. You've managed schedule and budget through the full project lifecycle, dealt with the inevitable surprises and found a way to bring things home.You're organised, clear-headed under pressure and good with people — whether that's a client, a contractor on site or a senior engineer pushing back on a programme. You ask the right questions, escalate when you need to. 

You can also demonstrate:

- 7+ years of project management experience in leading the delivery Capex projects.

- Experience in projects involving conveyor systems, warehouse automation or similar mechanical/industrial automation infrastructure (baggage handling, conveyored factory automation or similar).

- Proven ability to manage project budgets and programmes end-to-end.

- Experience across design management, procurement, construction management and commissioning.

- Solid understanding of contract administration.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or a related field

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Useful but not essential:

- Estimating capability.

- Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent project scheduling software.

Interested?

This role is being managed exclusively by Liftpass. If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for, let’s talk. Send a brief note and your resume to ian.eker@liftpass.com.au or call 0435 985 089