The Usher Group
Gold Coast
Construction • Project Management
Full time

The Usher Group are currently looking for a suitably experienced and motivated individual to join our Operations Department as a Project Manager/Project Coordinator on our Tier 1 Projects located predominately in Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, your main responsibilities will include:

Direct control, Organisation and Supervision of Building Projects to manage Foreman’s, Direct labour and Subcontractors in order to complete projects on time, on budget and to a high quality of workmanship.
All the hiring and dismissal of direct employees in line with the Usher Group’s processes, including compiling acceleration and deceleration plans for the COO’s review
Scheduling labour on a daily/weekly basis to ensure all jobs have the required labour on site to achieve program
Ensure Budget Targets with associated perimeters (labour, materials and access) are prepared, followed and achieved
Ensure Production Targets are achieved and beaten on all projects
Have an understanding of contracts, time restrictions and other information to ensure projects are completed successfully
Periodically monitor expenditure against budgets and be able to make decisions to mitigate projects to ensure successful outcomes. This includes producing cost reports to the Operations Department and also setting up your own systems to manage budgets against cost and time
Prepare & Implement Site Program of works for each project, making relevant changes and update information in order to reach completion as per the time constraints set out in Building Programs
Prepare, compile, deliver and communicate the Usher On-site systems and paint processes specific to the Usher Group Company Policies
Ensure all project specifications & safety guidelines are understood and adhered too at all times

The Successful Candidate will need:

Construction and building-related qualifications are advantageous with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management
A trade qualification in painting would be highly regarded
Extensive knowledge and experience of Building Projects in managing labour, materials, access and the like
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent client relations and management skills
Strong organisational skills, flexibility, and ability to multi-task
Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project or equivalent
In return, you will work in a national organisation with an outstanding reputation throughout the construction industry. This company is one that is highly regarded for delivering first-class services.

Remuneration is negotiable depending on experience.

To apply for this position please send your CV to shane.s@ushergroup.com

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years of project management experience do you have?
How many years’ experience do you have in the construction industry?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?