Kennards Hire

Project Manager - KMP

Kennards Hire  •  Wagga Wagga, AU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Project Manager - Major Projects

Wagga Wagga, NSW

  • Join a Leading Family-Owned Equipment Hire Company | Embrace Work Flexibility
  • Drive Success through Exciting Major Projects Across Industries
  • Competitive Compensation + Dual Cab Hilux & Fuel Card + Profit Share Scheme

Step into a role where no two days look the same. Support large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy and transport projects across Wagga Wagga and become the trusted problem-solver who keeps complex operations moving.

About the Role

As part of our Major Projects division, you’ll work alongside Tier 1 contractors on major builds across the region. This role is all about coordination, influence and keeping projects running smoothly by ensuring equipment, schedules, safety requirements and customer needs all line up.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage day-to-day project requirements and on-site coordination
  • Plan and forecast equipment needs for large, fast-moving projects
  • Guide, support and delegate across multiple stakeholders to keep operations flowing
  • Build strong working relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Prepare project reports, monitor financial performance and support continuous improvement
  • Complete safety documentation and organise deliveries, subcontractors and scheduling
  • Travel to regional or remote sites as required

About you

You’re someone who thrives in complex environments, stays calm under pressure, and has a solid track record working in project or site-based roles.

  • Proven experience in a project, site or operations role within construction, infrastructure or related fields
  • Strong influencing skills — able to coordinate people and tasks without formally leading a team
  • Commercial awareness and experience working with costs/P&Ls
  • Excellent multitasking and organisational ability
  • Solid MS Office capability
  • Current driver’s licence

Why Join the Kennards Hire Family?

At Kennards Hire, you're not just doing a job - you're part of a team that backs each other every day. No matter your title, your contribution matters. And we reward it. Here's why our team members stick around:

  • Access to Discounted Equipment Hire - Tackle your own DIY or home projects with confidence using quality gear at a discounted rate.
  • Profit Share Program - Share in the wins with performance-based bonuses paid twice a year.
  • Salary Continuance Insurance - Enjoy peace of mind with income protection after 5 years of service.
  • Leave Conversion - Take more time off with up to 5 days of unused sick leave converted into annual leave each year.
  • Paid Parental Leave - Whether you're the primary or secondary carer, we've got your back as your family grows.
  • Extra 1% Superannuation - Invest in your future with an additional 1% super contribution after 5 years.
  • Salary Sacrifice Options - Save on tax while growing your super.
  • WHEREFIT Discounts - Enjoy exclusive deals on fitness memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellness services.
Kennards Hire

About Kennards Hire

Kennards Hire is an Australian family-owned and operated company that has been in the hire industry for over 75 years. We have more than 200 sites and branches across Australia and New Zealand. Our diverse product range extends from general hire equipment for the home renovator and professional tradesperson to specialist equipment and heavy machinery used on some of the largest civil infrastructure and commercial construction projects in Australia and New Zealand. This combination of general and specialist equipment allows us to service DIY, trade and large construction customer segments alike.

Our company is built on sound values that promote honesty, fairness, a family vibe, forward thinking and innovation. Our value of ‘Taking Hire Higher’ is a value which is core to our success.

While we can boast an impressive and extensive range of hire equipment, we are the type of hire business that always put customers first. We strive to make our customers job easy through innovation, convenience and location.

An industry first has seen us introduce QR codes on all our equipment. Downloading this allows our customers to see the full service history, risk assessment, operator's manuals and much more. Our website is mobile so equipment and the closest locations can be easily found while onsite.

Our suppliers are our partners. We combine our efforts to ensure our customers receive best tools, equipment and service. As another industry first, we also hold supplier nights to recognize their contribution to us.

Our staff is as important as our customers. We can only be as good as our people. A range of incentives are in place to help our staff develop further and deliver job satisfaction. We are proud to announce that 35% of our employees have been with us for over 5 years.

Our exciting future will see us think up new ways of making our customers'​ lives easier through innovation, people, culture and more dots on the map!

Kennards Hire makes your job easy!

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Seven Hills, AU
Year Founded
1948
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