Special Projects Manager / Light Commercial Manager

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The Company

They are a comprehensive technical services contracting company with successful long-term client relationships. They are founded upon a commitment to providing innovative, flexible solutions and a culture that promotes continuous improvement.

Their clients and customers benefit from their highly-skilled, experienced resources and a responsive Executive Management Team. They share the same objectives and ensure a consistent approach, with safety remaining central to every action performed.

They care about people and the environment. They acknowledge their environmental, social and community obligations, contributing to an ongoing focus on safety and sustainability.

Their geographic footprint stretches across 24 locations Australia-wide and growing.


The Role
 
They are looking for an experienced professional to join their professional team and take on the position of Special Projects Manager / Light Commercial Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager of Special Projects, this role is responsible for managing projects from start to finish while maintaining and building relationships with clients and subcontractors and ensuring your projects' booming financial and operational delivery.


The Responsibilities

• Check that equipment suppliers and sub-contractor quotes comply with specifications, contracts, and quality requirements.
• Negotiate with equipment Suppliers, Subcontractors and Consultants to achieve the specification, contract and quality requirements.
• Prepare letters of intent/place orders for all equipment and Subcontractors.
• Prepare equipment supplier and delivery schedule for issue
• Attend sites regularly, including site meetings, ensure site labour is adequate and site diaries are completed correctly.
• Ensure project financial status is regularly reviewed and updated
• Document claims for delay and extension of time (costs only to be claimed, where applicable and agreed with Division Manager).
• Input variations as they occur and before work starts
• Manage design and documentation on all projects
• Compile operating and maintenance manuals
• Initiate warranty maintenance programme

 
The Requirements

• Minimum five years of Commercial Experience with Consulting Engineers or Mechanical Services, preferably with relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Building Services or Engineering.
• Experience in contract reviews and negotiations
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage staff with varied disciplines of expertise
• A strong focus on OHS & E and Quality systems
• Service-focused, hands-on professional with a natural drive to ‘get things done.’
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership and time management skills

 
Why CSA Recruitment

Craig Andresen has been a professional Recruitment Consultant since 2006 and has been deeply embedded in the Australian Building, Civil & Structural Engineering industries since 2012, so he's exceptionally well-positioned to assist you with your next career move.

If you would like to contact Craig Andresen regarding this role or anything else that may suit your skills & experience, please feel free to do so by following the details below:

craig@csarecruitment.com.au
0414 909 802
www.csarecruitment.com.au

Rest assured that CSA Recruitment treats all applications with the strictest confidence.

Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.