Project Manager

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au in Sydney seeks a hands-on Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead end-to-end projects valued from $2m to $10M for a Tier 3 commercial builder. The role offers autonomy, a busy environment, and a clear path to leadership as you deliver diverse projects across facilities, education, and heritage sectors.

You will manage procurement, programming, financial tracking, variations, and cash flow, driving site teams to achieve safety, quality, and schedule targets while maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within Australian commercial construction; Tier 3 or mid-tier experience valued.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or equivalent trade background.
• Strong financial acumen with history of delivering on time and under budget.
• Excellent communication and firm but fair management of subcontractors.
• Ability to operate in a systemised business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of commercial projects valued up to $10M.
• Manage procurement, programming, financial tracking, variations and cash flow.
• Direct site teams and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and timelines.
• Act as main client/architect/superintendent contact and build lasting relationships.

Skills

Project management

Commercial construction

Financial acumen

Client relations

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead projects valued at $2m up to $10M at our established and growing and award-winning Tier 3 commercial builder in Sydney.

If you are a hands-on PM who thrives on autonomy, loves working in a busy environment, delivering diverse projects from end to end, keen on growing your experience and career, and wants a clear path to leadership, this role is for you.

Location: Sydney, NSW

Project Value: $2m up to $10M

Sector: Commercial construction, refurbishments, new builds, Heritage restoration and conservation.

Salary: Competitive package based on experience + vehicle allowance/car

Why Join Us?

Real Ownership: You will run your projects managing everything from procurement and programming to project delivery.

Diverse Portfolio: No getting stuck on a single mega-project for three years. You will deliver multiple fast-paced, interesting and high-quality projects across sporting facilities, education facilities, emergency services buildings, public domain projects, new builds and Heritage restoration and adaptive re-use.

Direct Line to Leadership: Work side-by-side with the Construction Manager your hard work is visible, recognized, and directly rewarded.

Great Culture: We offer a collaborative, down-to-earth team environment with zero interest in micromanagement.

What You Will Do:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of commercial projects valued up to $10M.

Manage project delivery including procurement, project programming, financial tracking, variations, and cash flow.

Drive site teams and subcontractors to ensure strict safety, quality, and timeline compliance.

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and superintendents, building lasting relationships.

What We Are Looking For:

Proven experience as a Project Manager within the Australian commercial construction sector (Tier 3 or mid-tier experience is highly regarded).

A tertiary qualification in Construction Management or equivalent trade background.

Strong financial acumen with a track record of delivering projects on time and under budget.

Excellent communication skills and a firm but fair approach to managing subcontractors.

Ability to work in a systemised business