Project Manager

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager for residential construction in NSW, managing a portfolio of new home builds from site start to handover. You will lead a team, control program and budget, and coordinate trades to ensure quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a proven track record delivering multiple projects on time and on budget, deep knowledge of residential construction methods, and strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Construction Manager in residential building.
• Track record delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and the Home Building Act.
• Confident subcontractor management and negotiation skills.
• Clear communication with clients, trades and internal teams.
• Current White Card and a NSW driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential builds from site start through to practical completion and handover
• Control program, budget and quality across every job, including variations, cost tracking and margin
• Engage, schedule and manage trade contractors and suppliers, and hold them to program and standard
• Work with clients, designers, certifiers and consultants to keep approvals, selections and expectations on track
• Manage compliance, including NCC, Home Building Act requirements, WHS and council/certifier conditions
• Run site inspections and manage defects and handover, so clients get a quality outcome
• Work closely with your Site Supervisor, Contracts Administrator and Estimating team

Skills

Residential PM

Project management

Subcontractor management

Budget control

Scheduling

Communication

White Card

Driver's license NSW

Education

Cert IV in Building and Construction

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

Fieldwire

Job description

Project Manager - Residential Construction

About the role

Our client is a well-established NSW residential builder looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of new home builds, from contract signing through to handover. You'll have the backing of a strong supervisor, contracts and estimating team, and the autonomy to run your jobs your way. You will be working on class 1 and class 2 projects valued 10m-80m.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of residential builds from site start through to practical completion and handover
• Control program, budget and quality across every job, including variations, cost tracking and margin
• Engage, schedule and manage trade contractors and suppliers, and hold them to program and standard
• Work with clients, designers, certifiers and consultants to keep approvals, selections and expectations on track
• Manage compliance, including NCC, Home Building Act requirements, WHS and council/certifier conditions
• Run site inspections and manage defects and handover, so clients get a quality outcomeWork closely with your Site Supervisor, Contracts Administrator and Estimating team

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Construction Manager in residential building
• A track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and on budget
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, trades and the Home Building Act
• Confident subcontractor management and negotiation skills
• Clear communication with clients, trades and internal teams
• Current White Card and a NSW driver's licence

Highly regarded

• Tertiary qualification in construction management, building, engineering or architecture, or a Cert IV / Diploma in Building and Construction
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Buildertrend or Fieldwire

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary package with super
• A manageable portfolio with solid supervisor and admin support
• Job security with a full pipeline of work
• Genuine career progression into senior project management or operations roles
• A supportive, team-focused culture