Project Manager

About the CompanyRivergum is a highly regarded South Australian medium density residential builder/developer, with a new home pipeline of more than $500M to deliver in trading and secured projects across metropolitan Adelaide. Their business delivers a wide diversity of projects ranging from wholly owned, joint-venture and strategic build partner developments, and enjoys strong relationships with a range of Tier 1, Private, Government and Social Housing Development Partners.

  
What’s On Offer

• Values focused business – not just writing on the wall, values that are integrated into all decisions made and staff behaviours
• A unique opportunity to deliver multi-dwellings residential projects in a semi-commercial setting
• Be apart of reshaping and transforming suburbs into new vibrant communities that lift the standard of living, whilst improving home affordability
• Work closely with the exec team to shape strategy and site standards
• Best of both worlds - Monday and Friday in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays on site
• You’ll be involved in setting the tone for a new era of quality and accountability
• Currently based in south side of the city fringe, with the head office relocating to a brand new office in Bowden in 2025
• Monthly staff social events and regular company functions
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family, if the need arises

  
About the role

As the Project Manager, you’ll lead and support a team of Supervisors across multiple active residential projects, assist with developing plans and strategies to achieve financial and production targets, and drive efficiencies across the construction lifecycle
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coaching and supporting Site Supervisors to meet quality, safety, and delivery targets
• Managing workflow, programs and site productivity across multiple builds
• Monitoring WHS compliance and maintaining best practices onsite
• Liaising with internal teams (estimating, drafting, client services) to resolve challenges
• Overseeing build quality and conducting regular site visits
• Ensuring builds are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard

  
Skills and experience

• Proven leadership skills, including strong communication skills, evidence of shaping other leaders and the ability to guide and influence teams
• Experience in single & double storey residential construction – at least 5 years minimum
• Strong understanding of local building codes, WHS and site delivery processes
• Experience in managing budgets and controlling costs
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sites at once
• Confident communication skills and the ability to guide and influence teams
• Hold a current Driver’s Licence and Building Work Contractor's Licence (Supervisor’s Registration)
• Diploma in Building & Construction and/or Business Management (ideal but not essential)
• A trade background (ideal but not essential)

  
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Tara Stokes on 0419280*** for a confidential chat. 
  
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