Project Manager (Client-Side)

Petrie™; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrie is seeking an experienced Client-Side Project Manager to lead diverse land subdivision and development projects across South East Queensland. You will coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, drive early planning and feasibility, and take on contract administration and superintendent roles for subdivision schemes.

The role offers long-term growth with potential to head the projects team as the business expands its development portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing projects on the client-side (property, construction, or land subdivision sectors preferred).
• Experience in civil construction, preferably land subdivisions.
• Contract knowledge and experience with contract administration and superintendent roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Develop project briefs, feasibility studies, and delivery strategies.
• Engage and manage consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and quality standards.
• Monitor project risks, resolve issues, and provide regular reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, approvals, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Land subdivision experience

Leadership

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Client-Side Project Manager to join our team and help deliver high-quality projects — both for our clients and within our own development portfolio. If you have 4+ years of experience, have been involved in civil construction especially land subdivisions, and are ready to take on more responsibility and ownership of projects, this role is for you.

Our current pipeline is diverse and exciting: we’re managing numerous land subdivisions (~1000 lots), a landmark urban village (23 towers), townhouse projects, childcare centres, industrial facilities, medical centre, bus depots, and bespoke architectural homes. No two days are ever the same, and you’ll have the chance to work across projects that are shaping communities at every scale.

About the Role

You will coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, providing clear communication, proactive problem solving, and strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle. You will undertake the contract administration and superintendent roles of land subdivision projects as well as manage design of projects for development applications.

This is a long term growth opportunity to grow with the business and for the right person to head up the projects team in time and the potential to be part of our future developments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects from inception through to completion.

Develop project briefs, feasibility studies, and delivery strategies.

Engage and manage consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and quality standards.

Monitor project risks, resolve issues, and provide regular reporting.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, approvals, and contractual obligations.

About You

Degree qualified in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Proven experience managing projects on the client-side (property, construction, or land subdivision sectors preferred).

Experience in civil construction, preferably land subdivisions.

Contract knowledge and experience with contract administration and superintendent roles.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and drive outcomes.

Extremely organised, highly efficient, proactive and enthusiastic to further their career in property development.

A car licence for site visits.

About Petrie

Petrie™ is a property development company and architecture practice with a rich history in Queensland since 1840. We provide project management and development management to clients on a range of different types of projects and so you will be involved in all aspects of these projects as they come to life. We are based in Ashgrove but have projects all around South East Queensland and a few further afield.

We are unique in that we have in-house capabilities to provide full development services for each project (including design and sales) including for clients and our own developments and so this approach, teamed with our unique expertise, sets us apart from others.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where great work is recognised and rewarded and where everyone's ideas and skills are valued. We are a full service development company and so our staff get out on site regularly and see their projects come to life!

We have a great team culture with ongoing mentoring, regular social and industry events and an annual work trip that has been a ski trip the last few years.

A competitive remuneration package based on experience is offered and also career progression opportunities within our growing business.