Construction Project Manager

Design & Build Recruitment

Project Manager - Regional Hospital Refurbishment ($7M)

We are seeking an experienced

Project Manager to lead the delivery of a $7 million regional hospital refurbishment project in South Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity for a construction or healthcare professional to take ownership of a high-impact community project from planning through to practical completion.

As this is a regional site, travel will be for site meetings (roughly once a fortnight), otherwise you will be working in the company's office. Full travel costs will be covered. Alongside this project, there will be opportunities to be responsible for an additional 2/3 projects or the option to work part-time and manage the hospital project only.

About The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a live-environment hospital refurbishment, working closely with clinical stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and the client to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of project delivery, from design coordination through construction to handover
  • Develop and maintain project programs, budgets, and risk registers
  • Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to meet project milestones
  • Liaise with hospital staff and stakeholders to minimise disruption to clinical services during works
  • Ensure strict compliance with WHS, infection control, and health facility guidelines
  • Manage project reporting, variations, and client communications
  • Drive quality assurance and ensure works meet all relevant codes and standards

About You

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction projects, ideally within healthcare, health infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects of comparable scale ($5M+)
  • Strong understanding of working in occupied/live facilities, particularly around infection control and staged handovers
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Current driver's licence and ability to work on-site in regional South Australia

What's on Offer

  • Competitive package commensurate with experience
  • Opportunity to lead a meaningful project delivering real community benefit
  • Supportive team environment with a well-established organisation
  • Career development and progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you're a driven Project Manager looking for your next challenge on a significant regional health project, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume outlining your relevant experience.