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Project Manager

Location: Walla Walla
Employment Basis: Full Time
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At Kotzur, we design, manufacture and deliver innovative bulk solids storage and handling solutions across Australia. With a strong reputation built on quality, engineering excellence and long-term customer relationships, we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Projects team and help deliver projects from concept through to commissioning.

This is an opportunity to work on diverse and technically interesting projects while building strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.

This role is ideal for someone with a mechanical trade or drafting background who has progressed in engineering or project management.  

What you'll be doing

you will take ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring safe, profitable and successful outcomes for our clients and the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing projects from concept, design and planning through to installation, commissioning and handover.

  • Coordinating clients, consultants, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

  • Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and delivery plans.

  • Monitoring project progress, risks, costs and contractual obligations.

  • Managing site works, contractor performance and workplace safety requirements.

  • Supporting commissioning, operational handover and client training activities.

  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery.

  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices

What you’ll bring

  • Experience managing complex construction projects, ideally within the construction or manufacturing sectors

  • Strong stakeholder management and customer relationship skills.

  • Sound commercial and financial management capability.

  • Strong grasp of project management methodologies and best practices

  • A strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

  • Proficient in Office 365 and project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)

  • Relevant qualifications or experience in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (e.g. Diploma of Engineering, mechanical trade experience)

  • A collaborative approach and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively

  • A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Why join Kotzur?

  • Work for a respected Australian-owned manufacturing and engineering business.

  • Deliver meaningful projects that support Australia's agricultural and industrial sectors.

  • Join a collaborative and values-driven team.

  • Opportunity to influence project outcomes and improve business systems.

  • Competitive remuneration

  • RDO every four weeks on average

Ready to make your mark?

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge and want to work with an organisation known for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by Monday 27 July 2026 via seek.

We may begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.