Client Side Project Manager

Huntd Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Wellbeing days

Structured development pathways

National and international exposure

Job summary

Huntd Recruitment is assisting a leading Canberra project management consultancy to appoint a Client Side Project Manager to deliver government and commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and capital works.

You will own project delivery end-to-end, coordinating with Senior PMs and Project Directors, managing stakeholders, contracts, site supervision and reporting. A 40-hour week, clear progression to Senior PM, and cross‑sector exposure await.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in construction, design, engineering or client‑side project management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Solid understanding of project delivery frameworks, compliance and reporting.
• Ability to obtain baseline security clearance (Australian citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of diverse capital works projects.
• Manage stakeholders, consultants, contractors and project controls.
• Drive project outcomes with strong communication.

Job description

Client Side Project Manager

Join a leading project management consultancy delivering major government and commercial projects.

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to join a high‑performing Canberra team working across a diverse portfolio of fit‑outs, refurbishments, precinct developments and capital works. This role offers strong client exposure, varied project work, and a clear pathway for continued progression within a national consultancy.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of project delivery while working closely with Senior PMs and Project Directors on more complex programs. You’ll manage projects end‑to‑end, ensuring quality, compliance, stakeholder alignment and successful outcomes across multiple sectors.

You’ll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, including:

• Design management
• Contract administration
• Site supervision
• Claims management
• Project controls
• Procurement
• Quality assurance
• Stakeholder engagement

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Project Manager who brings:

• 3+ years’ experience in construction, design, engineering or client‑side project management
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Solid understanding of project delivery frameworks, compliance and reporting
• Ability to obtain baseline security clearance (Australian citizenship required)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Flexible 40‑hour work week
• Structured development pathways
• National and international presence
• Opportunities to diversify across sectors and travel for projects
• Clear PM → Senior PM progression pathway

Salary & Benefits

• $110k-$135k plus super
• Phone allowance
• Wellbeing days
• Strong career development and mentorship

Additional information

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of diverse capital works projects
• Manage stakeholders, consultants, contractors and project controls
• Drive project outcomes with strong communication