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Project Manager - Building & Construction

  • Adelaide, SA, Australia
  • Full time
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McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Building & Construction team, delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial and defence projects across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects from contract award through to completion, while building your career within a supportive, values-driven and growth-focused organisation.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is a privately owned Australian company delivering construction, industrial and environmental services across Australia and New Zealand. We are recognised for our strong safety culture, innovative approach and commitment to developing our people through long-term career pathways.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects valued between $1M and $50M, managing teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality and commercially successful outcomes. You’ll be involved early in project planning and design, contributing to cost certainty and delivery excellence across metro and regional projects.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage projects from planning through to completion, ensuring scope, time and budget requirements are met
  • Engage early in design development and costing alongside Estimating and clients
  • Lead procurement, contract administration, cost control and project reporting
  • Ensure strict compliance with WHS, quality and company systems
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
  • Provide clear, accurate and timely updates to stakeholders
  • Contribute to portfolio growth and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Coordinator with a head or managing contractor
  • Proven delivery of commercial projects valued $5M–$30M+
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Construction White Card, current driver’s licence and Australian citizenship (or eligibility for Defence security clearance)

What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience using Procore, Aconex or similar project management platforms
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as Pronto
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop project teams

Why Join McMahon Services?

  • Competitive salary and employee benefits
  • Company vehicle
  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities
  • Employee discounts, recognition and financial wellbeing programs
  • Strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
  • A culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement

Ready to elevate your construction career? Apply now and build the future with McMahon Services.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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