Senior Project Manager

Kapitol; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Everlab partnership

Long-term development opportunities

Job summary

Kapitol in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale, high-profile construction projects across data centres, commercial, high-end residential and education sectors. You will partner with clients, consultants and internal teams from pre-construction through to completion, taking ownership of programme, cost, quality and safety outcomes.

This role rewards an accomplished construction leader who thrives on complex environments, autonomous

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale or complex construction projects for Tier 1/2 or established builders.
• Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent commercial acumen with track record of delivering financial outcomes.
• Outstanding client and stakeholder management skills across all project phases.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Ensure programme, budget, quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Drive project strategy and decisions across all delivery phases.
• Lead high-performing project teams and manage risks and opportunities.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, procurement and financial performance.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Support development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Oversee handover, defect resolution and project closure.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk and issue management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

About Kapitol

At Kapitol, we're redefining what a modern builder looks like.

Since day one, we've challenged traditional construction thinking by combining innovation, technology and customer-focused delivery to achieve better outcomes for our clients. From digital engineering and design management through to project delivery and continuous improvement, we're constantly looking for smarter and more sustainable ways to build.

Today, Kapitol is recognised as one of Australia's leading builders, delivering projects across a diverse portfolio spanning data centres, commercial, high-end residential and education sectors. We pride ourselves on exceptional people, strong partnerships and a commitment to improving the construction industry through innovation, collaboration and industry-leading project delivery.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to join our team and lead the successful delivery of some of Kapitol's most significant and complex projects.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, you'll take ownership of large-scale, high-profile and mission-critical projects from pre-construction through to completion. Depending on project requirements, you may lead a flagship project or oversee multiple projects simultaneously across:

• Data Centres
• Commercial
• High-End Residential
• Education

You'll be responsible for driving programme, budget, quality and safety outcomes while building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional results for our clients.

This role is suited to an accomplished construction leader who thrives on taking ownership of multiple complex projects, managing sophisticated stakeholder environments and delivering exceptional commercial and operational outcomes. You'll be empowered to operate with a high degree of autonomy while helping shape the future direction and success of project delivery at Kapitol.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale, complex and high-profile construction projects.
• Assume full accountability for project performance across programme, budget, quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Drive project strategy and decision-making throughout all phases of delivery.
• Lead high-performing project teams to consistently achieve exceptional project outcomes.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and commercial outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, procurement and overall financial performance.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice project delivery.
• Support the development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers through leadership, guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee project completion, handover and defect resolution.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record delivering large-scale or complex construction projects for a Tier 1, Tier 2 or established commercial builder.

You may have built your career across data centres, commercial, education, residential or other complex construction projects. You'll be recognised for your ability to lead high-performing teams, navigate complex stakeholder environments and consistently deliver strong project outcomes.

Whether you've managed a major flagship project or multiple concurrent projects, you'll bring the experience, judgement and leadership required to perform at the highest level.

You'll Bring

• Proven experience successfully delivering multiple construction projects end-to-end, including large-scale, complex or high-risk developments.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects with significant commercial, programme and stakeholder complexity.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of achieving successful financial outcomes.
• Exceptional client and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted long-term relationships.
• The ability to lead large multidisciplinary project teams and consistently drive high performance.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, procurement and contract administration.
• Sound judgement, strong decision-making capability and the ability to perform in high-pressure environments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project leadership.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

Why Kapitol

• Deliver projects across a diverse portfolio spanning data centres, commercial, high-end residential and education sectors, including some of Australia's most complex and technically challenging developments.
• Join a business that's actively transforming how construction projects are planned, coordinated and delivered.
• Work alongside some of the industry's best people in a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Gain exposure to industry-leading digital engineering, design management and technology initiatives.
• Build your career with a business that genuinely invests in its people through long-term development opportunities, innovative health and wellbeing initiatives, including our partnership with Everlab, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be part of a culture that values fresh thinking, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Join Australia's #1 Builder as recognised in the 2026 Hubexo Construction League Report.
• Contribute to projects that leave a lasting impact on clients, communities and the built environment.

At Kapitol, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all abilities, cultures, faiths, genders, sexual orientations and life stages.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.