Experienced Project Manager - Construction Supervision, Cambodia

About the role

COVA Group, a built-environment consultancy founded in Hobart in 1979, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead its site-based construction supervision team on a project in Cambodia. You will act as the client's day-to-day point of contact and hold programme, cost, quality and safety to account. The position is fixed-term, to project completion, starting from 1 December 2026, and is open to Cambodian-based applicants.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Management and Site Management Plans
• Monitor programme and budget against approved baselines and recommend corrective action
• Chair weekly and monthly control group meetings and report on safety, programme, quality and risk
• Review ITPs, method statements and risk assessments before works start
• Monitor construction for conformance with specification and quality requirements
• Support the client with contract administration, variations, monthly valuations, cost reporting and final accounts
• Manage defects, acceptance of works and project close-out
• Lead and mentor engineers and site supervisors
• Champion Health & Safety and the Integrated Management System on site

Required profile

• A relevant degree in project management, construction or engineering
• 7-10+ years' experience in construction and project management
• Proven ability to lead and delegate across a project team
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication
• Desirable: PMP or equivalent accreditation, membership of PMI or AIPM, and postgraduate qualifications

Applications are due by 20 November 2026.