At Axolotl, we’re committed to attracting and employing people that represent our community. We’re building a safe and supportive working environment for all team members, regardless of age, disability, race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, family responsibilities or cultural background.

Our expectations are high as we only work with those who are dedicated and motivated to succeed. In return, we provide a healthy work/life balance, fair and transparent pay, and genuine career opportunities for all staff.

If you’re interested in a great career with Axolotl, we’d love you to hear from you.

This position is on a project by project basis with full-time opportunities.

At Axolotl our mission is to provide exceptional products and offer beautiful design solutions. We are an entrepreneurial, energetic company that enjoys taking on challenges and celebrating success - and we like our people that way too. Our team is diverse and art-focused with the objective of delivering an outstanding end product.

Our arts division is looking for a Project Manager who has the ability to coordinate and manage small teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, consultants as well as project programs.

ROLE OUTLINE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Design Director, your key roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Tender writing
• Working with the artists to develop the work to suit the brief
• Budget development and management
• Develop/ present concepts and innovative ideas for new projects
• Lead and manage Design Development of projects with the project team
• Lead and manage Design Documentation of projects with the project team
• Coordinate project schedules, key milestones to ensure a firm scope-baseline schedule is established and properly resourced
• Review, report and manage key performance measures as defined within the project construction contract and the client's Statement of Work
• Manage fabrication and installation of projects
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of project scheduling tools, procedures and work processes.
• Manage subcontractor performance and progress against the project plan
• Establish operating budgets in conjunction with customers and business managers to ensure accurate monthly forecasts of cost, schedule and resource utilisation
• Prepare change requests for modifications to awarded art projects for increases to scope on existing contracts and support negotiations with customers on variances
• Identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyse the issues using all appropriate resources to develop alternatives and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems, or exploit opportunities in the project delivery.
• Establish, track and report status against key performance indicators or contractual metrics on a routine basis.
• Expand the project execution plan for subsequent phases (Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Closure, etc.)
• The interest to maintain their own learning and keep up to date with the latest technologies.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in this role you will have:

• CAD, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite skills
• A comprehensive understanding of product, building or sculpture construction
• Articulate communication
• The ability to work autonomously and in a team as required
• Excellent time management skills
• 3 - 5 years relevant professional client-side project management experience
• The ability to balance multiple projects and have strong project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail to thoroughly check and review documents for quality content and to correct errors.
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to follow a brief.
• Demonstrated experience producing creative ideas and the ability to think outside the box.
• Sound knowledge of multi-residential and commercial art projects and relevant planning matters including planning schemes.
• Your own car, hold a current driver’s licence and reside in the Sydney area.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• A background in arts.
• A keen interest in art and design.
• Sound construction knowledge or experience.
• Experience working on construction sites.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline-driven team environment.

We take pride in developing our team and strive to provide long term career opportunities to grow within the business.

We are located in Matraville near Port Botany.

Email your resume to careers@axolotl.com.au. References will be checked and are essential.