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We are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, and process equipment, and as an essential service provider we offer continuity of employment including career development into leadership & management roles.\nCurrently, we are experiencing high growth and a long pipeline of contracted work and as such are looking to expand our experienced team to provide the ultimate quality and client satisfaction.\n We are looking for a full-time and permanent Project Manager for our Structural & Plate division in Geelong. Successful candidates will be working alongside our team of skilled administrative and production staff to deliver world-class products for well-known clientele. You will be reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and General Manager and proactively engaging with Production Managers and Planners to ensure the needs of the organisation and clients are met.\nKey Responsibilities\nBe the single point of contact with the client concerning all project aspects and deliverables that support the business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders\nProvide skilled direction to the procurement and project team members to ensure all materials and buys-in, logistics, planning, and allocating resources meet the assigned targets\nChairing meetings, finalising minutes, manage and close out all RFI’s, NCR’s, VO’s, and general correspondence\nForecast potential EOT’s and VO’s, expediting the program to avoid an EOT where possible\nMonitor and provide ongoing tracking of time, quality, and budget for all individual projects \nProviding timely invoice data to the finance team to maintain positive cash flow.\nProvide project closeout report detailing our learning through each project\n Bachelor Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)\nA firm understanding and proven track record of executing commercial and technical requirements in structural and/or pressure equipment projects\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously\nExperience with procuring critical long-lead materials through international channels\nA firm understanding of manufacturing techniques and production planning\nPrevious experience in structural steel manufacturing is highly regarded\n We welcome applications from candidates with proven project management experience in fabrication, heavy industry, or vessel production. Must have full working rights in Australia and be willing to work at our Corio facility near Geelong.\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of Australia’s market leader in heavy fabrication.\n\nWork with tier-1 clients on projects that shape the nation.\n\nAccess to a supportive leadership team and clear pathways for career growth.\n\nReady to lead some of the country’s most significant vessel projects? 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