Design Manager / Project Manager - Client Side - Health/Pharma Project

• Client-side Project Manager on a landmark $50m+ pharma / health project
• Major Tier-1 institutional client with long-term pipeline of complex projects
• Design-led role with strong stakeholder engagement and end-to-end project exposure

Running a major client-side project through full lifecycle, with a strong focus on architectural design management, stakeholder coordination and delivery of a complex pharma facility valued at $50m+

Our client is a major institutional asset owner delivering a significant pharma and health infrastructure development. The project forms part of a state-of-the-art research and laboratory precinct.

They are now seeking an experienced Client-Side Project Manager to support the delivery of this complex, design-intensive project, working closely with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors. The role has a strong emphasis on architectural design management, stakeholder engagement and contract administration through design, procurement and construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with experience delivering complex projects (ideally health, laboratory or highly serviced buildings) to work on a career-defining project with a highly regarded organisation.
  
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Client-side project management of a $50m+ building project
  • Managing architectural design development through to delivery
  • Coordinating consultants, stakeholders and contractors
  • Attending and managing Design User Group meetings and tracking actions
  • Managing procurement of consultants, contractors, FFE and specialist packages
  • Contract administration of Design & Construct contracts
  • Review of design documentation and architectural shop drawings
  • Managing progress claims, payment schedules and cost reporting
  • Risk, issues and change management
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication at senior levels
  • Managing statutory approvals and compliance processes
  • Program and schedule management
  • Site inspections and reporting during construction
  • Oversight of defects management and warranty periods
  • Ensuring compliance with WHS, governance and university processes
  • Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or similar
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience delivering projects valued at $50m+
  • Strong client-side project management experience
  • Proven experience managing architectural design through delivery
  • Contract Administration experience on Design & Construct projects
  • Experience in health, laboratory, research or highly serviced buildings preferred
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex interfaces
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a live project environment

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and highly respected organisation delivering complex, city-shaping projects with long-term career prospects.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day via email on jacob.montague-day@amida-recruit.com.au or 0406 849 202, or Sam Barnes via email on sam.barnes@amida-recruit.com.au or 0429 306 688 for further information.