Head of Projects NSW - GWS Local

CBRE; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer leave

Learning programs

Career progression

Family friendly

Parental leave

Leave entitlements

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a high-performing Local Technical Hard Services team in Sydney. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and drive end-to-end project delivery across procurement, planning, tracking, and execution.

The role requires 8+ years of project management experience, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid work, competitive salary, and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have strong project management experience and oversee teams.
• Ability to lead and coach staff toward targets.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional work and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, monitor development, conduct performance evaluations, and recruit new staff.
• Coordinate daily team activities, set schedules, assign tasks, and track deadlines.
• Oversee all project management phases: procurement, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensure procurement, negotiation, execution, administration and closeout are timely and compliant.
• Monitor billing, AR collection, expenses, staffing, and P&L to EBITDA.
• Collaborate across lines to drive CBRE strategic objectives.
• Identify risks, lead reviews, and implement mitigation plans.
• Apply broad knowledge to align work with department goals.
• Lead by CBRE RISE values and influence others accordingly.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand broader department impact and improve methods.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Opportunity supporting high growth business - GWS Local Technical Hard Services team

Location Sydney - Hybrid role offering flexibility

Successful candidate will have endless career development opportunities across CBRE

The role will be responsible for managing a team who provide advanced project management services aligned with the local GWS strategy.

What is on offer?

• Highly competitive salary + 2 days paid leave for volunteer opportunities
• Access to unlimited learning and training programs
• Clear career progression to wider Facilities Management leadership opportunities or Corporate real estate depending on preference and skill set
• Certified Family inclusive workplace & paid parental leave
• Competitive leave offered

Key responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee all phases of project management including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Work cross-functionally with other business lines to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
• Identify complex project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Business manager mindset
• Strong Projects background approx. 8 years
• Experience leading team and delivering to key targets

About your team

You will join a high-performing, collaborative on site GWS team who are dedicated to a prestigious client account.

About CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading commercial real estate and facilities management services firm, operating across

100+ countries with 13 Australian offices. We deliver world-class property operations.