• Base location Leichhardt NSW with travel by flight as far South as Berrigan (Albury) and South West as far as Orange 
• End-to-End Ownership: Manage projects from concept to completion, overseeing every detail to ensure success.
• Diverse Portfolio: Work on projects spanning NSW and the ACT, offering variety and exposure to different regions.
• Manage with Precision: Oversee multiple projects, contractors, and consultants, showcasing your organisational prowess.
• Cutting-Edge Tools: Leverage the power of Microsoft Project software and Dynamics 365 system for efficient project management
• Excellent base salary + super + NFP Salary packaging benefits (Extra 18,550 tax free)

About Uniting:

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold

About the Role:

The Project Manager - Refurbishments is responsible for managing the refurbishment of rooms within our Ageing services and units in Retirement & Independent Living Villages across NSW and the ACT. This role involves working with different regions within Sydney Central, North, and South, requiring occasional travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Scoping of vacancies
• Reviewing quotations for scope of works
• Recommending quotations for approval
• Managing project delivery post-approval
• Closing out refurbishment projects (financial administration and handover documentation)

Additionally, the role involves overseeing minor capital works projects in the Seniors portfolio and engaging external consultants as needed. The Project Manager will ensure compliance with existing contract agreements and lead quarterly KPI meetings with panel contractors in their region.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Project Manager - Refurbishments, you will:

• Serve as the main point of contact for internal service recipients
• Raise financial authorisation documents for project commencement
• Act as the liaison between external project management providers and the organisation
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing environments and stakeholders
• Ensure timely project completion and compliance with WHS policies
• Attend handover inspections at practical completion
• Achieve financial close-out of each refurbishment within 30 days of practical completion
• Maintain up-to-date reporting tools and manage key relationships with internal stakeholders
• Provide reports to the Head of Capital Works, including program and budget updates

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in relevant building discipline (construction, engineering, or architecture)
• Project Management Certificate (PMBOK, Prince2) or equivalent
• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and contract administration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project software
• Experience in delivering commercial refurbishment projects
• Conflict resolution skills
• Program development, implementation, and monitoring

Even better

• Previous experience in roll-out project delivery roles
• Previous experience in delivering minor capital works projects in live environments
• Sound understanding of the Dynamics 365 system

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

Project Manager Refurbishments -South Coast.

How to Apply:

Join us at Uniting and be the driving force behind meaningful refurbishment projects that enhance the lives of many.

If you possess the qualifications and skills required for this role, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We also celebrate the diversity of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation, or gender identity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.