Construction Project Manager

Leap Recruitment Group; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Sydney-based architectural practice seeks a Project Manager with an architectural background to move from design to delivery on luxury residential projects. You will gain exposure to construction coordination, client liaison and contract administration while supporting the delivery of bespoke homes and premium developments.

Working alongside an experienced PM, you’ll coordinate between clients, builders, architects and consultants, attend meetings, review drawings and contribute to on-site

Qualifications

• 2+ years Australian architectural experience, preferably within residential projects.
• Qualification in Architecture, Architectural Design or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of residential construction drawings, and project delivery processes.
• Exposure to residential projects from design/documentation through to construction is highly regarded.
• Site coordination, consultant coordination or construction-phase experience will be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with clients, builders, architects and consultants.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in developing a career in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and coordination of high-end residential projects during construction phase
• Act as a key coordination point between clients, builders, architects and consultants
• Attend client meetings, site meetings and project coordination meetings
• Review construction drawings and assist with resolving design and construction-related queries
• Coordinate RFIs and design-related queries between builders and consultants
• Assist with variations, progress claims and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments
• Support builder tender processes and contractor coordination
• Monitor project progress, programme milestones and key deliverables
• Maintain project records, meeting minutes and construction documentation

Skills

Architectural experience

Client communication

Site coordination

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Architecture/Design qualification

Job description

Project Manager (Chinese/mandarin skill is preferred)

(Luxury Residential | Client-side)

Our client is a well-established architectural practice based in Macquarie Park, with a team of approximately 25 professionals and a portfolio of over 600 completed projects across Australia.

In addition to architectural services, the business operates a dedicated project management division, providing client-side project management and construction support for high-end residential developments. Their projects include luxury custom homes, duplexes, townhouses and architecturally designed residential developments across Sydney.

Due to continued project growth, they are looking for a Project Manager to join their project management team. This opportunity is particularly suited to someone with an architectural background who is looking to transition from a design-focused role into project management and project delivery.

Working alongside an experienced Project Manager, you will gain exposure to the construction and delivery side of high-end residential projects, using your architectural knowledge while developing broader skills in client-side project management, contract administration and construction coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with management and coordination of high-end residential projects during construction phase
• Act as a key coordination point between clients, builders, architects and consultants
• Attend client meetings, site meetings and project coordination meetings
• Review construction drawings and assist with resolving design and construction-related queries
• Coordinate RFIs and design-related queries between builders and consultants
• Assist with variations, progress claims and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments
• Support builder tender processes and contractor coordination
• Monitor project progress, programme milestones and key deliverables
• Maintain project records, meeting minutes and construction documentation

Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years Australian architectural experience, ideally within residential projects
• Qualification in Architecture, Architectural Design or a related discipline
• Good understanding of residential construction drawings, and project delivery processes
• Exposure to residential projects from design/documentation through to construction is highly regarded
• Site coordination, consultant coordination or construction-phase experience will be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with clients, builders, architects and consultants
• A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in developing a career in Project Management
• Work on architecturally designed luxury residential projects across Sydney
• Gain exposure to projects from construction through to completion
• Learn directly from an experienced Client-side Project Manager