Project Director - Fit Out and Refurbishment

Buildcorp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid leave options for…

Access to personal and financial couns

Opportunities to give back through the

Access to rugby tickets during the

Job summary

Buildcorp is seeking a Project Director to lead large and complex fit out projects from inception to handover. You’ll inspire your team, engage with clients, and drive outcomes across safety, quality, program, client experience and commercial success.

Our fit out and refurbishment teams pride themselves on excellence and collaboration. We expect senior project leadership, a proactive approach to risk management, and a commitment to the wellbeing of site teams in a dynamic, long-term career at

Job description

Project Director - Fit Out and Refurbishment

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

The Opportunity

As a Project Director, you’ll lead large & complex fit out projects from inception to handover. You’ll inspire your team, engage with clients, and drive outcomes across safety, quality, program, client experience and commercial success. Your leadership will set the tone on site and ensure every stakeholder — from clients to subcontractors — is aligned and motivated.

We are interested in speaking with applicants with experience at the Project Director level in other reputable fit out specialised businesses, as well as driven Senior Project Managers who are seeking an opportunity to progress to the next level of their careers.

Our fit out and refurb team are highly respected in the industry for their culture of excellence, supportive environment, and fantastic team members.

Business Operations

• Overall accountability for the successful delivery of projects, including resourcing, financial, contractual and construction success measures.
• Major contribution and participation in opportunity identification, tendering and conversion of fitout and refurbishment projects.
• Review project programs, cost plans, budget, procurement strategy, construction management and design and ensure that there are adequate resources to deliver the projects.
• Proactively engage with Project Managers to ensure that the project meets agreed milestones, ensuring that issues and risks relating to project operations, people, and the client are communicated and resolved.
• Review project reports and attend monthly project review meetings, making recommendations for changes and holding people accountable for decisions made under the delegation of authority matrix.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, project managers and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Play a leading role in in ensuring client expectations are managed for projects, engaging with the client at all times.
• Share experience and knowledge with project teams to work through risks and opportunities related to program, cost, people, and safety.

Leadership

• Develop a team culture based on the right skills, capabilities, and behaviours and investing time and energy to coach and develop talent.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environment, sustainability, and community relations by setting clear standards and acting as a role model to others.
• Looks ahead, balancing short and long-term needs by anticipating risks and opportunities.
• Evaluates information quickly and is comfortable managing in uncertain situations and leading teams through change.
• Is comfortable making and being accountable for difficult decisions and communicating the outcomes.
• Promotes a culture where the physical and mental wellbeing of team members is key.

Next Steps:

Your success is reflected in ours, so we are committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.