Construction Project Manager

Lead transformational projects and truly make your mark
New opportunities available - Due to an increase in demand
Melbourne based role

We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to Woolworths 360
We’re the national team of 5,000 bright minds designing, developing and innovating the retail stores of the future across construction, operations, sustainability, data, refrigeration, and everything in between. United by a passion for bringing fresh food and great experiences to our customers every day, our ‘Best in, Better out’ mentality guides our decisions and puts customers at the heart of all we do. Every day we’re reimagining and reinventing our stores, innovating new fulfilment processes, and developing simpler, smarter and more sustainable solutions to future proof our network and fight for a healthier planet.

What You'll Do

Coordinate, plan and manage construction projects across the Woolworths portfolio. You’ll liaise with key stakeholders and be accountable for safety, time, cost and quality often in an operating store trading environment. You will minimise project impacts on performance in our stores on both renewal and new store projects.
Ensure project lifecycle is delivered on time and to budget to latest store design kit
Engage with multiple stakeholders including renewal managers, equipment project managers, through to our construction and refit teams, contractors and shopfitters.
Manage the financial position of projects including cost reporting, forecasting and variation management
Oversee construction, attend construction meetings, finalise contracts and arrange agreements between all parties
Overall management of all appointed contractors for construction, including site safety and resolving all on-site issues.
Undertaking timely project closeouts, carrying out built quality inspections and managing financial matters.

What You'll Bring

Minimum 5 years experience in Construction Project Management in an end-to-end capacity
Strong understanding of construction management methodology & principles
Qualifications in Construction Management or a construction based trade background an advantage
Flexibility to travel to regional locations for site meetings & inspections
Construction industry white card & drivers licence
Experience in retail supermarket environments / quick service retail - desirable
Financial Management experience - SAP or similar - Desired

What You’ll Experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you control over your work, life and wellbeing.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
An attractive remuneration package
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Applications close - Sunday the 22nd of September

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Woolworths Group jobs

Construction Project Manager VIC/TAS