Project Manager - Capital Works (12M FTC)
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12M full time contract with possibility of extension.
Manage maintenance & capital works across university housing.
Hands-on role, hard services focus, contractor management essential.
12M full time contract with possibility of extension.
Manage maintenance & capital works across university housing.
Hands-on role, hard services focus, contractor management essential.
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading institution’s Property & Housing team, supporting a portfolio of student accommodation assets. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful capital works and asset improvement projects in a highly regarded and dynamic environment.
What’s on Offer
In this role, you'll review existing structural and condition reports, summarise findings, and develop a clear 12-month program of works addressing key infrastructure issues such as civil works, stairwells, and roofs. This position involves a strong hard services and structural focus, requiring someone technically capable, proactive, and confident working directly with contractors and consultants to ensure value and performance. Suited to a technically minded project or facilities manager.
Key Responsibilities
You’re a confident and proactive facilities manager with strong technical knowledge of building structures and hard services. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes in a complex operational setting.
To be successful, you’ll have:
If you have the required experience, please apply below. Alternatively, you can email a CV and covering letter to chloe@longreachrecruitment.com.au or contact Chloe Thomas on 0452 345 478.
What’s on Offer
- 12-month full-time contract with strong potential for extension
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to work with one of WA’s most respected institutions
- Competitive hourly rate or salary (commensurate with experience)
In this role, you'll review existing structural and condition reports, summarise findings, and develop a clear 12-month program of works addressing key infrastructure issues such as civil works, stairwells, and roofs. This position involves a strong hard services and structural focus, requiring someone technically capable, proactive, and confident working directly with contractors and consultants to ensure value and performance. Suited to a technically minded project or facilities manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage capital works and maintenance projects across student accommodation sites
- Review and interpret structural reports, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes
- Develop forward works programs and budgets aligned with strategic asset plans
- Engage and manage consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Oversee works to ensure delivery within scope, time, and cost parameters
- Provide proactive reporting and updates to internal leadership
You’re a confident and proactive facilities manager with strong technical knowledge of building structures and hard services. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes in a complex operational setting.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Proven experience managing capital works or maintenance projects within property, construction, or asset management environments
- Strong understanding of building fabric and services (mechanical, electrical, structural)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A practical, “can-do” attitude and strong problem-solving skills
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, construction, or related discipline (preferred)
If you have the required experience, please apply below. Alternatively, you can email a CV and covering letter to chloe@longreachrecruitment.com.au or contact Chloe Thomas on 0452 345 478.