Senior Project Manager

C&W Services (S); Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Sydney to lead delivery of complex construction and property projects. You will manage from planning through handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and quality while guiding diverse client portfolios.

This senior, client-facing role requires strong commercial judgment, technical delivery expertise and the ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' project management experience in construction, property or built‑environment.
• Experience delivering a diverse range of complex projects across sectors.
• Strong construction knowledge and end‑to‑end delivery capability.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Experience leading consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Establish and manage scopes, programs, budgets, risk registers and delivery strategies.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings with clear updates and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain master budgets, timelines, forecasts and financial reports.
• Oversee consultants, contractors and suppliers from selection to performance.
• Review project docs, drawings, progress claims, variations and invoices.
• Identify risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, safety, governance and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed reports for clients and senior leadership.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to service development.
• Provide leadership and support to project teams.

Skills

10+ years PM experience

construction knowledge

budgets & forecasting

stakeholder management

MS Project

team leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Project Manager to join our Project & Development Services team in Sydney.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex construction and property projects across a diverse range of sectors and client portfolios. You will manage projects from initial planning and design through procurement, construction and final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is a senior, client-facing position requiring strong commercial judgement, technical project delivery expertise and the ability to operate independently while managing multiple stakeholders.

Job Description

Security Clearance Requirement

Australian citizenship is mandatory for this position, as the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Establish and manage project scopes, programs, budgets, risk registers and delivery strategies.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings, prepare agendas and provide clear project updates and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain master project budgets, timelines, forecasts and financial reports.
• Manage consultants, contractors and suppliers, including selection, engagement and performance oversight.
• Review project documentation, drawings, progress claims, variations, change orders and invoices.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, safety requirements, governance frameworks and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed project reports for clients, senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to the presentation and development of project management services.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to project team members where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A minimum of 10 years' project management experience within the construction, property or built-environment sectors.
• Demonstrated experience delivering a diverse range of complex projects across different sectors or client portfolios.
• Strong construction knowledge and end-to-end project delivery capability.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasts, financial controls and commercial outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of project programming and proficiency in Microsoft Project and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence and capability to work independently, make informed decisions and manage competing priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring project management professionals will be highly regarded.

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Lead diverse and high-profile projects across an established client portfolio.
• Join a collaborative and experienced Project & Development Services team.
• Work in a senior, highly visible role with direct client engagement.
• Access career development opportunities within a leading global real estate services organization.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace that values expertise, collaboration and high-quality project delivery.

If you are an accomplished Senior Project Manager with strong construction expertise, commercial capability and a client-focused approach, we would like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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