Project Manager
Summary
Project Manager/Rigger for Liebherr's Tower Cranes division in Unanderra (Sydney), NSW, leading crane projects end to end — planning, scheduling, coordinating the factory, build crews, subcontractors and customers, while enforcing safety and quality standards. Requires High Risk Work Licences (DG, RB, RI) and Working at Heights certification.
Responsibilities:
Project Manager / Rigger – Tower Cranes
Location: Pyrmont, Sydney NSW | Division: Tower Cranes
About the Company
Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs more than 50,000 people, in over 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry.
Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20-hectare head office complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Tower Cranes division, based in Unanderra, Sydney.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on industry professional who brings together technical rigging knowledge, strong leadership capabilities and a passion for delivering successful project outcomes.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the leadership, management and coordination of allocated projects, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and approved plans.
Working closely with customers, build crews, technical support teams and key stakeholders, you will play an important role in coordinating project delivery and supporting the continued success of Liebherr's Tower Crane operations.
Skills & Experience:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and coordinate allocated projects from planning through to successful execution.
- Ensure project milestones, specifications, quality standards and deliverables are achieved.
- Coordinate activities between the Liebherr factory, build crews, technical teams, field support and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, resources and reporting requirements.
- Support new product introductions and the development of Standard Action Documentation and Local Options.
- Manage subcontractor compliance and performance.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Maintain strong customer relationships through regular site visits and effective communication.
- Ensure project teams remain informed of progress, priorities and operational requirements.
- Champion Liebherr's Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across project delivery and operational processes.
About You
You will be a capable leader with practical industry experience, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a technically demanding environment.
To be successful, you will bring:
- High Risk Work Licences – DG, RB and RI.
- Current Working at Heights certification.
- Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating teams.
- Strong customer relationship management experience.
- Sound project planning, scheduling and resource allocation capabilities.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and maintain compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Intermediate computer literacy and project management software skills.
The following would be highly regarded:
- Previous experience working with Liebherr Tower Crane equipment.
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
- Additional High Risk Work Licences – LF, EWP or RA.
- Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or Engineering (Fabrication).
Our Offer:
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennine Williams.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.