Project Manager

City of Sydney; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working

Leadership development program

Course fee reimbursement

External courses and conferences

Long service awards

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

City of Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the Chief Operations Office to lead capital works projects, delivering buildings, parks, and public domains in Sydney. You will coordinate design, manage contractors, and liaise with authorities to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.

A degree in a relevant field is required, with strong stakeholder relations and risk management skills.

Qualificações

• Degree-level qualifications in project management, construction, architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience delivering capital works projects in public or private sectors.
• Ability to meet time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability targets.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building with clients and contractors.
• Experience managing project risks, finances, programming and contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver a range of projects using Building and Construction Industry knowledge.
• Coordinate design, manage contractors and provide technical direction.
• Liaise with governing authorities and utility providers to ensure approvals.
• Ensure delivery within time, cost, and quality constraints.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Building/Infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Sydney CBD location
• Full Time/Permanent opportunity
• Option to work a 19-day month

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The Chief Operations Office designs and constructs buildings, infrastructure, parks, streetscapes and public domains and with a works program up to $200m, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:

• developing and delivering a range of projects by using your knowledge of the Building and Construction Industry.
• liaising with governing authorities and/or utility providers
• coordinating design, managing contractors, providing technical direction and ensuring projects are delivered within pre-determined limits of time, cost and quality collaborating and managing client and project needs using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

We're looking for someone with:

• tertiary professional qualifications, at degree level, in a relevant field, such as Project Management, Building, Architecture, Landscape, Civil/Structural/Services Engineering.
• proven knowledge and experience in Project Management including the planning and delivery of capital works projects in the public and/or private sectors
• demonstrated ability to deliver projects to meet expected time, cost, quality, safety, environmental and sustainability targets
• strong communication and experience in achieving good relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants and contractors
• knowledge and proven experience to manage project risks, finances, project programming and contract administration.

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The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026

For more information, contact Tony Moore, Construction Services Manager on 02 9246 7***

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.