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We specialise in building workplaces, covering fitouts and refurbishments in prime CBD locations. Work with us to transform spaces into something more. Something better.
About us
At MPA, our team of approachable experts is the kind that people love working with. Great at communicating and keeping people up to date every step of the way, we come to every project with an open mind, a good dose of curiosity and a genuine passion for perfecting even the smallest of details. In short, we live and breathe what we do.
For over 25 years, we've been committed to turning big ambitions into reality. Today, our team of over 140 people specialise in building innovative, progressive workplaces. We focus on transforming work into something more, encompassing the entire ecosystem of modern work. Our work extends beyond commercial spaces to include health, wellness, retail, hospitality and education. As an award-winning workplace specialist, our projects include small interior enhancement to large-scale, high-end multi-million-dollar projects.
With a growing team and an exciting line-up of projects coming up, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the MPA team.
About the role
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of major commercial fit outs and refurbishments on premium projects ranging from 10M to 30M +.
Success in this role is achieved through consistent high-quality delivery and genuine long-term partnerships with our client and suppliers. We care about more than just our projects, and by partnering with our clients, we aim to exceed expectations and make a positive impact in areas that are important to us. This includes sustainability, community involvement, team collaboration and engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversee and manage complex and/or multiple projects from conception to completion. Define and manage program schedules, ensuring projects are delivered safely and to the highest standard while minimizing risk through innovation and expertise in planning, design and delivery methodologies. Oversee and prepare financial management terms of the project including accurate forecasting, debtor payments, subcontractor/ contractor variation negotiations and progress claims. Leading a project team through on-the-job learning, shared experiences and encourage professional development, supporting career development and the wellbeing of all team members. Effective head contract management, accurate cost administration, and robust reporting of financial deliverables, job costing and contractual obligations. Provide commercial input to review tenders and qualify leads/opportunities when required. About you
You will have 10+ years of experience in the construction industry with a minimum 7 years experience in Project Management or contract management in commercial fitout and refurbishments. Excellent people leadership skills, attracting, managing, coaching and mentoring, showing empathy, care and support to your team. Strong commercial management and quality control, successfully managing costs and opportunities to ensure financial success and high-quality outcomes. Forward-thinking, with a strong reputation for getting things done and for optimising team and project performance, demonstrating the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to drive enhanced performance and excellent results. Building and maintaining trusting business relationships with the ability to listen and adapt to client needs, while influencing to gain consensus and commitment from others, and resolve issues and conflicts. Degree - Bachelor of Construction Management or equivalent. What we offer
Bringing life to our workplace means creating an environment for people to grow, connect and expand their career. One where people have every opportunity to thrive and are properly recognised for their achievements. Where taking time out for some fun is always a good idea. Because work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding.
We're proud to say that when you join us, you're joining a great place to work, with industry leading engagement and benefits to enhance your career, including:
Additional leave days on top of annual leave entitlements. Wellbeing programs, including a $295 annual Wellbeing voucher to use how you choose, Health and Life Coaches, mental health support and fitness activities. Great social events to build connections with clients, your colleagues and subcontractors. Share in our business' success with generous rewards as part of MPA Leadership Excellence scheme. If you're passionate about transforming spaces and leading a great team, apply now! For more information, visit
Note to recruitment agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries.
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