Project Manager

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

Job summary

Sekisui House Australia is seeking a commercially astute Project Manager to lead delivery of residential built-form projects in NSW from inception to completion. You will ensure safety, timeliness, budget discipline and high-quality outcomes while aligning with the Projects Business Plan.

Essential qualifications include 5+ years of delivery experience and strong knowledge of planning approvals, construction processes and sustainable design principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering medium-to-large residential built-form developments.
• Proven track record in project and development management.
• Deep knowledge of residential building approvals and construction processes.
• Experience with sustainable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, schedule and budget targets.
• Direct design, quality control, and rectification processes for a seamless handover.
• Administer contracts, reporting, and filing using industry software.
• Ensure compliance with planning, environmental and OH&S policies.
• Manage external consultants, builders, and stakeholder groups across the Sekisui House group.
• Support financial reporting, risk identification, and contract administration.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Oral & written communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

Property Development

Civil Engineering

Construction

Architecture

Town Planning

Property Economics

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

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.