Project Manager (Client Side)

Capstone Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment partner seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of a new purpose-built residential project in Queensland. This client-side role places you as the Superintendent’s Representative, taking ownership from contractor engagement through to handover within a well-resourced, university/government environment.

You will manage D&C contract administration, engage broad stakeholders, report to governance committees, and oversee budget, risk and program performance to meet

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial or residential projects of a similar scale.
• Strong D&C contract administration experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in complex operational environments.
• Sound reporting skills within governance and approval frameworks.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction management, project management, engineering or related discipline.
• Builders-side PM moving to client-side encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side on the delivery of a new residential project.
• Manage the D&C contractor and administer the contract, including variations, claims, program and quality.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and manage construction impact on an operating campus.
• Prepare clear reporting for the Project Control Group and governance committees.
• Oversee budget, risk and program performance to meet client standards.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and administration teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

D&C contracts

Project reporting

Budget & risk management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in construction/PM/engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading Queensland institution, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new purpose-built Residential project. This is a client side role, offering the chance to own a significant project from contractor engagement through to handover within a well-resourced and highly regarded team.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will be the client’s lead representative on the project and act as the Superintendent’s Representative. Key responsibilities include:

Managing the D&C contractor and administering the contract, including variations, claims, program and quality.

Engaging with a broad range of internal stakeholders and carefully managing the impact of construction on an operational campus environment.

Preparing clear and accurate reporting for the Project Control Group and senior investment governance committees.

Overseeing budget, risk and program performance, and ensuring the project is delivered to the client’s standards.

Working with project coordinators and administrators who support the wider portfolio.

About you

To be considered, you will bring:

Proven experience delivering commercial or residential projects of a similar scale, ideally cradle to grave.

Strong D&C contract administration experience and confidence managing tier two contractors.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, ideally gained within a university, government or other complex operational environment.

Sound reporting skills and experience working within formal governance and approval frameworks.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction management, project management, engineering or a related discipline.

Builder side Project Managers looking to make the move client side are also encouraged to apply.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, respected organisation, work on a well-defined project with a clear scope, and enjoy the work/life balance and professionalism of a client side environment.