Project Manager - Commercial & Residential Construction

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek Australia is seeking experienced Project Managers / Senior Project Managers to oversee newly awarded projects across Sydney, from Inner West to North/North West. Projects range from $50M to $100M and cover residential, commercial, and refurbishment sectors.

Join a well-regarded Head Contractor and Property Developer that values collaboration, work-life balance, and clear pathways into senior leadership roles such as Construction Manager and Development Manager.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-graduate experience in senior project roles (Senior Project Engineer, Assistant PM, PM, or Senior PM).
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Building / Construction (Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma).
• Proven experience in residential, commercial construction, or structural refurbishment / major fitout projects.
• Strong expertise in project management, planning, programming, contract administration, design management, and client relationship management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a track record of successfully managing site-based teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver newly awarded projects across Sydney (Inner West, West, South, CBD, East, North/NW).
• Manage projects from planning through handover, ensuring quality, safety, and program adherence.
• Foster client relationships, coordination with design teams, and supervision of on-site teams and subcontractors.

Job description

Our client is a well-established Australian Head Contractor and Property Developer with an outstanding reputation built over nearly thirty five years. Renowned for delivering bespoke and high-quality projects ranging from $25M to $150M+ they have consistently grown through repeat business, driven by their multi-award-winning projects, excellent client reputation and meticulous attention to detail.

As they continue to expand and due to a number of new project wins, they are seeking experienced Project Managers / Senior Project Managers to oversee and deliver newly awarded projects across Sydney, including the Inner West, West, South, CBD, East, and North / North West. These new projects range from $50M to $100M and span various sectors including:

• Residential (Luxury, Medium & High Density) and Mixed-use Residential
• Commercial New Build projects such as Schools, Hospitals, Hotels, Office Blocks, Retail Centre, Leisure Precincts and Data Centres
• Major Structural Refurbishments / Repurposing projects and Industrial projects

This is a rare opportunity for professionals looking to join a highly regarded company that fosters a collaborative work environment, promotes a healthy work-life balance, and offers long-term career progression into senior leadership roles such as Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Manager and Development Manager.

Some of the Key Requirements include:

• Minimum eight years of post-graduate experience as a Senior Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Building / Construction (Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma)
• Proven experience in residential, commercial construction, or structural refurbishment / major fitout projects
• Strong expertise in project management, planning, programming, contract administration, design management, and client relationship management
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a track record of successfully managing site-based teams, subcontractors, and client relationships

Why Join?

Our client is a forward-thinking business experiencing significant growth, offering an award-winning culture with a supportive and close-knit team environment. They prioritise career development and provide internal training and mentorship to ensure employees can progress into senior leadership roles. The company is known for its high employee retention rates, a strong commitment to work-life balance, and a positive workplace culture. This is a long-term career opportunity for driven professionals who want to contribute to exciting, high-quality projects while working in an environment that values its people.