Senior PM – Commercial Landscape Construction (Sydney)

Urban Grounds and Gardens Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Diverse commercial landscape projects

Autonomy & accountability

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Urban Grounds & Gardens is seeking a Project Manager – Landscape Construction to lead concurrent commercial landscape construction projects across NSW. You will report to the Construction Manager and drive delivery, cost control and stakeholder coordination on large-scale softscape and hardscape works.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in safety, planning and team management, with experience in subcontractor procurement and contract

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction project management, ideally within commercial landscape construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Strong commercial management skills, including budgets, cost forecasting, variations, progress claims and margin management.
• Demonstrated experience working with commercial head contractors and administering construction contracts.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.
• Strong understanding of construction WHS requirements, risk management and compliance.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, performance and costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects from mobilisation through to practical completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Commercial Management: Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, forecasting, progress claims, variations and profitability.
• Contract Administration: Manage contractual obligations, project documentation, subcontractor procurement and head contractor requirements.
• Leadership: Lead and support Site Supervisors, Leading Hands, field teams and subcontractors, driving accountability, productivity and performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, SWMS, company procedures and site requirements.
• Planning & Coordination: Manage construction programs, resources, procurement, subcontractors and competing project priorities.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong working relationships with head contractors, clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee workmanship, inspections, defects management and project handovers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost forecasting

Contract administration

Leadership & people management

WHS compliance

Subcontractor procurement & costs

Communication & problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Project Management qualifications

Job description

Urban Grounds & Gardens is seeking a Project Manager – Landscape Construction to lead concurrent commercial landscape construction projects across NSW. You will report to the Construction Manager and drive delivery, cost control and stakeholder coordination on large-scale softscape and hardscape works.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in safety, planning and team management, with experience in subcontractor procurement and contract