Project Manager - Premium 2nd Tier Builder

Black & Co Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Co Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major Sydney commercial projects. You will take ownership, building strong site teams and partnering with senior management to deliver projects with autonomy and accountability.

The role emphasizes leadership, exceptional project delivery, client relationship management, and leveraging established systems to achieve commercial success. A tertiary construction qualification and a proven track record are essential.

Qualifications

• Accomplished Project Manager with strong commercial construction background.
• Tertiary qualification in construction.
• Strong contracts administration grounding.
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Proven project leadership experience.
• Strong client and consultant relationships.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Reliable references.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of major commercial projects, leading site teams with autonomy and support.
• Coordinate with Site Managers, Contract Administrators and Project Engineers to ensure delivery.
• Maintain client relationships and deliver projects to high quality and budget targets.
• Lead teams to develop and maintain a safe, productive site environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract administration

Client relationships

Team building

Commercial acumen

Leadership experience

References

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction

Job description

$250,000 - $300,000 + Super

Lead major commercial projects with one of Australia's premier contractors

Exceptional project teams, systems and senior management support

Genuine autonomy to lead your projects your way

Join an award-winning builder where good people build long-term careers

Take ownership of major projects with the people, systems and resources around you to deliver them properly.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join one of Australia's most respected commercial builders.

You’ll lead major Sydney projects within a business known for quality construction, strong project teams, long-term client relationships and developing some of the industry's best people.

The Company

Family-owned and established for over 35 years

More than $9B in projects delivered

600+ employees across the group

Operations across NSW, Queensland and Victoria

A range of MBA awards over many years

High level of repeat business

Industry-leading systems and technology

Excellent subcontractor and consultant relationships

AFR Best Places to Work Gold Winner 2026

Despite its scale, the business remains strongly connected to the family values it was founded on.

People stay, careers develop and senior management remains invested in the performance and development of its project teams.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of major commercial projects, leading experienced project and site teams within a business that gives its Project Managers the resources and autonomy to perform.

You’ll work with quality Site Managers, Contract Administrators and Project Engineers, backed by excellent systems and an experienced Construction Manager who remains accessible when required.

The emphasis is on leadership - building a strong project team, developing client relationships, maintaining commercial performance and creating the environment required to deliver exceptional projects.

You’ll be trusted to lead your projects your way.

About You

We’re looking for an accomplished Project Manager with a strong commercial construction background.

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in construction
• A strong portfolio of major commercial projects
• Solid Contracts Administration grounding
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• Proven project leadership experience
• Strong client and consultant relationships
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Reliable references

Why Make the Move?

At this level, the quality of the business around you matters.

You’ll have experienced people on your projects, sophisticated systems, established subcontractor relationships and senior management that understands what successful project delivery requires.

You’ll also join a business with a genuine track record of developing its people, with leadership programs, mentoring and opportunities to progress into senior management.

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.