Project Manager

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term contract

Community impact

Supportive environment

Job summary

Public Sector People in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager – Capital Works to lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. You will oversee design, procurement, contract administration, and delivery across buildings, public spaces, roads, and parks.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, compliance with legislation and Council frameworks, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management, or related field.
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects through design and construction phases.
• End-to-end project delivery experience, including construction management.
• Strong procurement and contract administration experience.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage full project lifecycle including design management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Engage stakeholders, provide regular reporting, and ensure compliance with legislation and Council frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Procurement

Contract administration

Multi-project delivery

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction/PM related qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About The Role

As Project Manager – Capital Works, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. The portfolio includes buildings, public domain upgrades, town centre revitalisation, streetscapes, parks, roads, stormwater, and other public assets.

About The Role

As Project Manager – Capital Works, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. The portfolio includes buildings, public domain upgrades, town centre revitalisation, streetscapes, parks, roads, stormwater, and other public assets. You will manage the full project lifecycle, including design management, procurement, contract administration, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council frameworks.

Key Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management, or related field
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects through design and construction phases
• End-to-end project delivery experience, including construction management
• Strong procurement and contract administration experience
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence and White Card

What’s on Offer

• Diverse portfolio of high-profile capital works projects
• Supportive and collaborative Council environment
• Competitive hourly rate and benefits
• Long-term contract stability
• Opportunity to deliver projects that directly benefit the community