Capital Works Manager

The GPT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

22 weeks parental leave

Learning & Development

Wellbeing programs

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The GPT Group, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Capital Works Manager to join our National Capital team. You will lead strategic planning, procurement, financial management and end-to-end delivery of capital works across GPT assets, aligning with leasing strategies and operational priorities.

You will collaborate with Leasing, Asset Management and external partners to deliver projects safely, sustainably and with minimal disruption to tenants, while driving programme certainty and commercial

Qualifications

• Tertiary educated, client-side Project Manager or Capital Works professional.
• Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects in commercial or institutional property.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop capital works initiatives aligned with asset plans and budgets.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of operational and leasing capital projects across GPT assets.
• Partner with Leasing and Asset Management to support leasing transactions and schedule delivery.
• Lead procurement activities including consultant and contractor engagement and tender management.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate delivery teams to meet safety, quality and commercial objectives while minimizing tenant disruption.
• Support design reviews to align with GPT standards and sustainability goals.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, approvals, WHS, and governance processes.
• Prepare business cases, updates and reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Budgeting

Financial management

Leadership

Job description

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We're one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $40 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They're inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The role

Due to continued investment across GPT’s portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Capital Works Manager to join our National Capital team, supporting the delivery of operational and leasing capital works projects across GPT managed assets.

Based in Sydney, this role is responsible for the strategic planning, procurement, financial management and end-to-end delivery of capital works initiatives across the portfolio.

Working closely with Asset Management, Leasing, Operations, Sustainability and external delivery partners, you will help deliver projects that support leasing outcomes, enhance tenant experience and improve asset performance. Projects will be delivered with a strong focus on safety, operational continuity, sustainability outcomes, programme performance and commercial delivery.

What you will be doing

• Identifying and developing capital works initiatives aligned with asset business plans, leasing strategies, operational priorities and annual budget cycles.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of operational and leasing capital projects across GPT assets, including speculative suites, tenant-ready spaces, make-good works, lessor works and workplace upgrades.
• Partnering with Leasing and Asset Management teams to support leasing transactions, programme commitments and market-ready suite delivery.
• Leading procurement activities including consultant and contractor engagement, tender management, contract negotiations and management of external Project Managers where required.
• Managing project financials including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variation management, cashflow and programme reporting.
• Coordinate project delivery teams, consultants and contractors to ensure programme, safety, quality and commercial objectives are achieved and that projects are effectively integrated into live operational environments with minimal disruption to tenants and asset operations.
• Support design development and review processes to ensure projects align with GPT design standards, leasing strategies, asset plans and sustainability objectives.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant building codes, statutory approvals, WHS requirements and GPT governance processes.
• Prepare business cases, project updates and reporting for internal stakeholders and approval forums.

What makes you stand out

You are an experienced, tertiary educated, client-side Project Manager or Capital Works professional with demonstrated experience delivering multiple concurrent projects across commercial or institutional property environments. You understand the importance of programme certainty, presentation, speed to market and tenant outcomes in supporting leasing activity and asset performance.

Your ability to balance programme delivery, stakeholder expectations, tenant impacts and financial outcomes enables you to successfully deliver projects within complex live environments.

Your excellent understanding of building codes and regulations, as well as your well developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills will enhance your ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business functions, as well as manage external consultants, contractors and project managers, alike.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated capital works professional looking to further develop their career within one of Australia’s leading property groups, delivering projects that enhance leasing outcomes, tenant experience, asset performance and long-term portfolio value.

What makes us stand out

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a silver ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.