The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading project management consultancy seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team in Port Macquarie .
This role will see you support the delivery of large-scale healthcare projects , working alongside Senior Project Managers and Directors across the complete project lifecycle, including facility planning, design, procurement and construction.
You'll operate as a key interface between the client, consultants, contractors and broader project stakeholders, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the combination of project delivery, stakeholder management and problem solving .
With projects being delivered within complex and potentially live operational environments, you'll need to be comfortable managing competing priorities while keeping programme, budget and project outcomes on track.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you will be involved across multiple projects and programmes, with responsibilities including:
- Supporting end-to-end delivery from planning and design through procurement, construction and completion
- Acting as a key client interface throughout project delivery
- Managing consultants, contractors and diverse stakeholder groups
- Managing project budgets and identifying opportunities to maintain cost targets
- Monitoring programmes, key milestones, project risks and reporting requirements
- Reviewing project documentation, plans and specifications
- Identifying potential construction issues and driving practical solutions
- Chairing and coordinating client, consultant and project meetings
- Managing expectations and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
- Contributing to future programme and portfolio planning
- Supporting broader business development and client initiatives
- Balancing successful project delivery with the wider commercial objectives of the business
We're looking for a Project Manager with approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience , ideally gained within a client-side consultancy or similar project management environment.
You will ideally bring:
- A relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Cost Management or a related technical discipline
- 3-5 years' Project Management experience
- Client-side or consultancy experience highly regarded
- Healthcare project experience highly regarded
- Exposure to brownfield construction, live operational environments and/or mental health facilities advantageous
- Strong client and stakeholder management capability
- Experience managing project budgets, programmes, risks and reporting
- Confidence coordinating consultants and project teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within complex, fast-paced project environments
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery
- Existing Australian working rights ideally
This is an opportunity to work on projects that have a genuine impact on the local community while building your experience within a sophisticated client-side project environment.
You'll gain exposure to significant healthcare projects, work closely with experienced senior project professionals and have the opportunity to develop your capability across the full project lifecycle.
If you're a Project Manager looking to continue developing your career across complex healthcare and client-side project delivery in Port Macquarie , we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via SEEK or contact Monique @ Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
