Project Manager - Piling (City of Sydney)

About The Role As Project Manager
- Piling, you'll own the planning and commercial delivery of all piling works. You'll turn tenders into clear programs, control margins, and keep piling jobs on time, on budget and properly documented. Key areas of responsibility include:
- Take awarded piling packages (hand piling + rigs + basement piles) & turn them into realistic, detailed programs
- Sequence rigs, hand-piling crews & support teams
- Work with Estimating & Head of Rigging/Superintendent to sanity‑check rig choice, access & methodology, production assumptions
- Translate tenders into clear, detailed plans Commercial Control Own job budgets for all piling scopes, from start to finish.
- Track labour, plant, materials & subcontractor vs tender costs
- Capture, price & document variations (scope changes, ground conditions, design changes)
- Support GM with monthly job reviews and close‑outs Coordination & Leadership
- Direct and support junior PMs/project coordinators on piling jobs
- Point of contact for builders/clients on program, scope & cost once job is live
- Turn high‑level direction from GM/Directors into straightforward, actionable instructions Risk, Safety & Quality
- Implement piling specific, risk‑management strategies
- Ensure safety, environmental & quality requirements are planned and priced
- Work closely with supervisors & superintendent on continual improvement Requirements Must have:
- Solid experience as a Project Manager or strong Project Engineer delivering piling works, eg: CFA, bored piers, retention/shoring, and basement foundations
- Strong understanding of production rates for rig crews
- Demonstrated experience building & running programs for multiple concurrent jobs
- Proven commercial skills: job budgeting and cost tracking
- Variations (identification, documentation, pricing)
- Margin protection and productivity tracking
- Solid WHS understanding in high‑risk environments
- Confident with drawings & turning them into staging & sequencing
- Clear, direct communication – deal with directors, GM, estimators, supervisors & rig teams without drama Nice to have:
- Experience with full basement packages (piling + excavation interface)
- Experience working with a Head of Rigging/Superintendent or similar role
- Familiarity with project management tools & construction apps Benefits
- Work with industry leaders with a strong reputation
- Work with an established company that looks after its employees
- Strong progression for the right person as we continue to grow
- Work on a diverse range of projects, from home extensions to new residential builds and large commercial buildings Work with industry professionals who take pride in what they do. Fun, positive and enjoyable team environment. Who Are We We're a dynamic team of construction professionals and a lean office staff who thrive on collaboration, genuine support, plenty of straight talk and humour! With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Sydney Piling has built a reputation as the piling and full basement package specialists in Sydney – from home extensions to new residential builds and large commercial buildings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw56x