Project Manager - Residential

Astute Constructions; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Constructions seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high-end Class 2 residential contracts in Sydney’s inner west and eastern suburbs. You will oversee design coordination through to completion, managing timelines, budgets, consultants, and subcontractors.

Join a seasoned team focused on thorough planning, safety, and high-quality handovers. A strong leadership track record and excellent communication with clients and partners are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven delivery as a PM with a head contractor on high-value projects.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a project management role within construction.
• Class 2 Residential experience is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects end-to-end: planning, procurement, program, cost, quality and handover.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants through complex builds.
• Report to senior management and influence project delivery strategy.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Astute Constructions, established in 1999, is an award-winning and highly regarded Construction and Development company. We have been operating for over 25 years, specializing in complex, high-end multi-unit residential projects across Sydney's inner west and eastern suburbs.

Our success is demonstrated by a continuous pipeline of exclusive projects, highlighting our esteemed reputation in the industry. At Astute Constructions, we value work-life balance and promote a five-day work week for our office team, understanding the importance of hard work and effective time management.

Our projects are well-resourced, realistically scheduled, appropriately budgeted, and overseen by a seasoned senior management team.

The Opportunity

Astute Constructions is seeking an experiencedProject Managerto join our team and play a key role in delivering our portfolio of high-end Class 2 residential contracts.

In this role, you will collaborate with a respected senior team to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee all phases of project delivery—from design coordination through to completion—managing timelines, budgets, consultants, and subcontractors.

This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your leadership and technical skills to well-resourced, architecturally designed projects.

Remuneration is competitive and based on experience.

The role

Deliver projects end-to-end: planning, procurement, program, cost, quality and handover

Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants through complex builds

Report to the Construction Director with genuine input into how projects are won and delivered

Our approach is deliberately measured - thorough planning, safe delivery, confident handover - which makes Astute a builder where PMs run projects properly rather than firefighting.

What you'll need

Proven delivery as a PM with a head contractor, ideally on $10m + projects, with minimum of 5+ years of experience in a project management role.

Class 2 Residential experience highly regarded

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or equivalent industry experience

Demonstrated steady career history with a proven background in construction management.

Strong leadership and team management abilities, capable of motivating and guiding a team to deliver high-quality results.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, subcontractors, and team members.

High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy in project execution.

Motivated, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your career.