Client Side PM/SPM

Lead Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with genuine client-side experience to join the team. You’ll own projects from early feasibility through design, procurement, tendering, construction and handover, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors at every stage.

With 5+ years of solid PM experience and a track record across multiple lifecycle phases, you’ll manage consultants and clients directly across luxury residential, commercial,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid Project Management experience.
• Genuine client side experience, not just contractor PM roles.
• Track record across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Confidently manage consultants, contractors and clients directly.
• Comfortable across design, procurement, tendering, contracts, cost and programme.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from feasibility and planning through design, approvals and handover.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Drive procurement, tendering, contracts and cost control to successful outcomes.
• Maintain accountability for project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Skills

Client-side PM experience

Project lifecycle experience

Stakeholder management

Design procurement

Contracts cost control

Autonomy ownership

Commercial mindset

Job description

The Opportunity

A highly regarded project management consultancy is looking for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with genuine client side experience to join their Sydney team. You'll have ownership of projects, while taking the next step in your career, working across a diverse and consistently high quality portfolio.

The portfolio spans:

• Luxury residential and multi residential


• Commercial and workplace


• Retail and tenancy


• Hotels and hospitality


• Education and institutional


• Aged care and seniors living


• Heritage and refurbishment


• Capital works and asset upgrades

You’ll be involved from early feasibility and planning through design, approvals, procurement, tendering, construction and handover, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors at every stage.

About You

• 5+ years of solid Project Management experience


• Genuine client side experience, this isn't a fit for candidates who have only worked PM roles on the construction/contractor side


• A track record across multiple stages of the project lifecycle, not just one phase


• Confident managing consultants, contractors and clients directly


• Comfortable across design, procurement, tendering, contracts, cost and programme


• Able to run projects autonomously and take genuine ownership of outcomes
  
• Commercially minded, with sharp attention to detail

Why Consider It?

You’ll work alongside experienced industry professionals on a genuinely diverse project portfolio, with the autonomy to run your own projects and the backing of a strong team and pipeline. There's a clear path for progression as you grow into the role.

If you're a strong client side Project Manager ready for your next opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.