Project Manager – Minor Works & Refurbishments (Qualified Carpenter)

Project Manager – Minor Works & Refurbishments (Qualified Carpenter)

Full-Time Position

Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 Base + Superannuation + Company Vehicle + Tools of Trade

About Prime Maintenance Projects

Prime Maintenance Projects is a rapidly growing national facilities maintenance and project delivery company providing responsive maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and construction solutions across commercial, retail, government, healthcare, aged care, education, and industrial sectors.

With operations across Australia, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality outcomes through strong client relationships, practical problem solving, and hands-on project management.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager – Minor Works & Refurbishments to join our team. This role is ideally suited to a qualified carpenter with demonstrated experience managing refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, and minor construction projects from inception through to completion.

What's on Offer

• Full-time permanent position

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation

• Company vehicle provided

• Flat organisational structure with direct access to senior leadership

• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects

• Career growth within a rapidly expanding national business

• Monday to Friday role with flexibility and autonomy

• Exposure to commercial, retail, government, healthcare and aged care sectors

• Interstate and metropolitan travel opportunities as required

The Role

Reporting to the National Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple minor works and refurbishment projects ranging from maintenance upgrades through to projects valued up to $500,000.

You will oversee projects from initial client engagement and scoping through to procurement, delivery, handover and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and minor works projects simultaneously.

• Prepare scopes of works, quotations, project programmes and cost estimates.

• Conduct site inspections, condition assessments and client meetings.

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal trades.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.

• Monitor project budgets, variations, forecasting and profitability.

• Maintain project documentation, reports and compliance records.

• Manage procurement activities and subcontractor engagement.

• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company policies and client requirements.

• Attend project meetings and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities for additional works and value-added services.

• Support business development activities through strong client relationship management.

• Assist with defect management and project close-out processes.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Trade qualification as a Carpenter (essential).

• Minimum 3–5 years experience delivering minor works, refurbishments, fit-outs or maintenance projects.

• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.

• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and scopes of work.

• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and site safety requirements.

• Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills.

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

• High level organisational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

• Construction White Card.

Desirable Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or Building.

• Experience within facilities maintenance, retail, healthcare, aged care or government sectors.

• First Aid Certificate.

• EWP, Working at Heights or other relevant industry certifications.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

2. How many years' experience do you have managing construction or refurbishment projects?

3. Are you a qualified carpenter?

4. Do you hold a current Construction Induction Safety Certificate (White Card)?

5. Have you worked in a role requiring a sound understanding of WHS legislation and compliance?

6. Do you have experience managing subcontractors and project budgets?

7. Do you hold a current Australian Driver's Licence?

8. What is your expected annual base salary?

9. Are you willing to travel for project delivery when required?

10. Do you have experience within facilities maintenance, retail, healthcare, aged care or government environments?