Alder Group is proudly celebrating 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.
Are you looking for a sea change?
Alder is currently expanding our team in Ballina and we are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join our commercial build team.
Ballina Shire is
located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you'll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.
The successful candidate will be working on a diverse range of commercial construction projects ranging from $5m - $30m across Northern NSW - If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual looking to a supportive, family feel culture to grow you career in then be quick and apply now
About the role
Manage all head contract claims (variations, extensions or time, progress etc.) and alert division manager/commercial manager of any claims which may put project at risk.
Prepare monthly project reports in relation to all financial aspects for presentation to division managers with assistance from Contracts Administrator
Manage Contract and Constructions Program
Approval and sign off on invoicing with limits of authority
Maintain a positive and proactive working environment for staff and subcontractors
Participate in regular HSEQ inspections
Review project documentation and identify ahead of works being carried out if there are any potential defects/and or project delays.
Provide support and assistance to estimating team to help procure work as required by division managers
Foster good working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works/programmes prior to issue
Peruse in detail all project drawings, specification and all other relevant documentation prior to project commencement and throughout project duration.
Organise and chair project start up meetings
Identify, monitor and manage key project risks
Client management
About You - Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary qualification highly preferable or as a minimum, a relevant trade background supported by demonstrated performance in a similar role
5+ year experience as a Project Manager within the Building and Construction Sector
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to lead and motivate team members
High attention to detail
Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
High level of digital proficiency
Commitment and understanding of the importance of time and financial goals
Jobpac and Procore experience highly desirable
About the business
Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.
From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of
What we offer
Permanent full-time position
A competitive remuneration package.
Healthy minds and bodies– a confidential employee assistance program
We live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.
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