Residential Construction Project Manager (client side)
Wodonga, VIC · Construction/Facilities
Our client is the largest community housing provider in North East Victoria, delivering safe, secure and affordable homes for people and families across the region. With a solid development pipeline of 150+ projects, we are now seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality housing projects that make a real difference.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will oversee and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of residential and commercial construction projects from design through to completion.
In the role you will:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
Oversee contract administration, including variations, claims and procurement
Navigate planning approvals and compliance requirements across Victoria
Coordinate builders, consultants, councils and internal teams
Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Provide reporting to internal stakeholders and funding bodies
Lead and support a team of Project Officers
This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining technical construction expertise with stakeholder and project leadership.
You are an experienced construction or project professional who can confidently deliver complex projects in a regulated environment.
You will bring:
Proven experience delivering construction projects from design to handover
Strong contract management and administration capability
Knowledge of Victorian planning and approvals processes
Experience managing budgets, timelines and project risk
Solid understanding of civil and residential construction
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or similar
Also highly regarded…
Experience in social / community housing or government-funded projects
Procurement and tender evaluation experience
Here you will love…
Working on projects with real community impact
Joining a values-driven and growing organisation
Autonomy to lead and shape project delivery
A regional role with strong local connections
If you’re a construction management professional who thrives on delivering quality projects and want your work to have lasting social impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Location can be flexible, but will be required to be office-based in Wodonga, Shepparton or Wangaratta. Regional site travel will be required, and a car allowance will be paid.
Contact Dan Sawyer @ Sawyer Sourcing for more information