Senior Construction Project Leader - Major Civil Projects

Sitzler Pty; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitzler Pty is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive major construction and civil projects from award through completion in Western Australia. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety and quality, manage budgets and timelines, and report progress to executives.

The role requires demonstrated leadership, a strong track record on high‑value projects, and experience delivering complex programmes within a structured, contract‑driven environment. WA-based candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience within the construction or civil industry.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Project Management roles delivering major projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams on projects exceeding $50M in value or equivalent complexity.
• Advanced knowledge of contract administration, procurement strategies and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of major, complex or strategically significant construction and civil projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Contract Administrators and project delivery personnel.
• Coordinate project management resources to ensure effective utilisation and alignment of team objectives.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure project operations align with directives, contracts and company procedures.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across all project disciplines.
• Escalate significant risks, opportunities and performance issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Lead project review meetings and ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Team mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil / Structural), Project Management or related discipline

Job description

Sitzler Pty is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive major construction and civil projects from award through completion in Western Australia. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety and quality, manage budgets and timelines, and report progress to executives.

The role requires demonstrated leadership, a strong track record on high‑value projects, and experience delivering complex programmes within a structured, contract‑driven environment. WA-based candidates are preferred.