Project Manager - Technical Services

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the Role:

At Bunnings, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations across Australia and New Zealand. As we continue to grow through new store builds, expansions and upgrades we’re on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager with experience in delivering projects of a technical nature from Battery Energy Storage Systems, EV Charging, Solar, HVAC, LED lighting installations, Electrification of existing services and much more.

As our Project Manager for Technical Services, you’ll be responsible for project planning, scheduling, quality control, resource allocation, accounting and safety with “End to end” project ownership. You will advise on the technical aspects of the Bunnings Warehouse Construction Brief whilst recommending design, cost and time saving improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to work for Australia’s most trusted brand in the highly experienced Store Development and Construction team while helping to influence business direction for all things services related for our Retail Stores, Distribution and Fulfilment Centres and associated brands (Frame and Truss, Tool Kit Depot, Beaumont Tiles).

What’s involved:

• An ability to lead your project team to the end goal in a professional manner, including Services Consultants, Planners, Designers, Engineers, Maintenance, Operators and Main Contractors
• Prepare tender documents of a technical nature for competitive tender
• Monitor the progress of the construction activities and ensure activities are sequenced to pre-determined schedules to minimise the disruption to customers and store teams
• Demonstrate improvement on established project parameters (i.e. safety, cost, sales disruption, time, quality and compliance)
• Liaise with Retail, Distribution and other Management and minimise project disruption on operations and customers
• Complete handover procedures to the operations teams and maintenance teams in a timely manner whilst ensuring compilation of Warranty and As Built Documentation

You’ll need:

• Relevant qualifications in the Building and Construction industry (Electrical / HVAC) & in delivering multiple capital works projects and developments of a technical / services nature
• Holder of approved and current OH&S certification (eg Worksafe Victoria “White Card”)
• Good financial acumen and cost plan management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills both Internally & Externally
• Experience of working in live environments
• Demonstrated examples of innovation and performance

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.