Senior Civil Project Development Manager

Precruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Precruitment seeks a senior project development professional in Sydney to drive complex civil projects from planning through delivery.

You’ll oversee earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities and building interfaces, connecting onsite construction with offsite delivery for a turnkey model. Expect broad project ownership, strong client and consultant liaison, and opportunities across major developments.

Qualifications

• Strong background delivering civil, land development, building or multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Sound practical understanding of civil construction and site development.
• Proven experience coordinating multiple consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Experience taking projects from early concept or tender stage through pre-construction and into delivery.
• Strong knowledge of project programming, procurement and construction cost management.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assess opportunities, clarify client objectives and determine project scope, staging, construction requirements, constraints and delivery approach.
• Coordinate concept planning, early design, site servicing and civil infrastructure requirements including earthworks, roads, drainage, sewer, water, utilities and external works.
• Manage input from engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, certifiers and other consultants, ensuring designs are coordinated and sufficiently developed before procurement and construction.
• Review project documentation to identify scope gaps, interface issues and delivery risks, while supporting tendering, estimating, cost planning and programme development.
• Assist with planning approvals, authority liaison, contractor work packages, pricing reviews, contractor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Help establish practical project execution plans and maintain oversight of programme, cost, variations and key milestones throughout delivery.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to resolve design and construction issues and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve buildability, sequencing, cost efficiency and overall project outcomes, while helping establish consistent delivery processes for future projects.

Skills

Civil construction

Site development

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Precruitment seeks a senior project development professional in Sydney to drive complex civil projects from planning through delivery.

You’ll oversee earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities and building interfaces, connecting onsite construction with offsite delivery for a turnkey model. Expect broad project ownership, strong client and consultant liaison, and opportunities across major developments.