Project Manager

Sekisui House; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sekisui House Australia is seeking a commercially astute Project Manager to lead the delivery of premium residential developments in NSW. You will manage projects from inception to handover, ensuring safety, time, budget, and quality targets are met while aligning with the Projects Business Plan.

Ideal candidates bring a tertiary qualification in a related field, 5+ years of delivery experience, and a proven track record in residential construction, with proficiency in MS Project and Aconex to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a related field such as Property Development, Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Town Planning, or Property Economics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering medium-to-large-scale residential built-form developments from initiation to completion.
• Proven track record in project and development management.
• Deep understanding of residential building approvals, construction processes, and sustainable design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project and Aconex.

Responsibilities

• Time & Budget: Manage project timelines, feasibility budgets, and bank drawdowns during construction to minimise risk and optimise cash flow.
• Design & Quality: Oversee the design process to protect design vision and manage defect inspection/rectification for customer handover.
• Contracts & Administration: Manage building contracts, compliance, project reporting, and filing systems using industry software.
• Planning & Compliance: Prepare property development plans and ensure full compliance with planning, environmental, and OH&S policies.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Directly manage relationships with external consultants, builders, and stakeholder groups across the Sekisui House group.
• Team Support & Culture: Assist the PD and Development Managers with financial reporting, risk identification, and contract administration while promoting a professional, ethical culture.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Aconex

Job description

About Sekisui House Australia

At Sekisui House, we are dedicated to creating premium homes and communities that improve the lives of our residents and respect the environment. As a key part of our Apartment & Mixed-Use Developments Business Unit in NSW, you will help champion our global brand position and deliver iconic, high-quality residential built-form projects from inception to completion.

The Role

We are seeking a commercially astute Project Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of project delivery throughout its lifecycle. In this role, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, all while aligning with the strategic targets of our Projects Business Plan.

Principal Accountabilities

Project & Design Management

• Time & Budget: Manage project timelines, feasibility budgets, and bank drawdowns during construction to minimise risk and optimise cash flow.
• Design & Quality: Oversee the design process to protect our design vision, and manage the defect inspection/rectification process for a seamless customer handover.
• Contracts & Administration: Manage building contracts, compliance, project reporting, and strict filing systems using industry software.

Business Outcomes & Collaboration

• Planning & Compliance: Prepare property development plans and ensure full compliance with planning, environmental, and OH&S policies.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Directly manage relationships with external consultants, builders, and stakeholder groups while collaborating across the broader Sekisui House group.
• Team Support: Assist the PD and Development Managers (DMs) with financial reporting, risk identification, and contract administration.
• Culture: Act with high integrity, promoting a professional, ethical, and customer-focused culture across the business.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualification(s) in Property Development, Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Town Planning, or Property Economics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing the delivery of medium-to-large-scale residential built-form developments from initiation to completion.
• Proven track record of successful project and development management.
• Deep understanding of residential building approvals, construction processes, and sustainable design principles.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Aconex.

Desirable

• A sound understanding of sales and marketing strategies for residential projects.
• Familiarity with business plan principles.

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and procurement management skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Highly developed negotiation and collaboration capabilities.