Senior Project Manager

JV Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive vehicle package

Professional development programs

Industry-leading retention

Job summary

JV Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major remedial programs valued from $3M to $25M+ across Sydney, including heritage restorations and Class 2 schemes.

You will drive project strategy, commercial performance, and client relationships, mentoring site teams while ensuring financial health and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated experience managing complex structural remedial, building rectification, and heritage restoration projects in Australia.
• Demonstrable history of delivering major remedial schemes valued from $3M up to $25M+.
• In-depth knowledge of Class 2 remediation frameworks, DBP Act requirements, and Australian Standards.
• A strong existing client base with relationships to Sydney consultants, structural engineers, superintendents, and strata stakeholders.
• Contract administration excellence (AS4000/AS2124), financial risk mitigation, and tender support.
• Tertiary degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Building Sciences is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overarching strategy, programming, financial health, and execution of major remedial schemes ($3M – $25M+).
• Oversee complex structural repairs, concrete spall rectifications, waterproofing overhauls, facade restorations, and heritage preservation under DBP Act / Class 2 requirements.
• Liaise with Superintendents, Structural Engineers, Strata Managers, and Heritage Consultants.
• Oversee financial reporting, head contract negotiations, variation approvals, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin optimization.
• Guide and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, and Contract Administrators to maintain a high-performance culture on site.

Skills

Remedial construction

Heritage restoration

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Construction Management / Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AS4000/AS2124

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Remedial, Heritage & Class 2

• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Package: $180,000 – $220,000 Base + Super + Company Car / Vehicle Allowance + Perks
• Project Scale: $3M to $25M+ (Major Remedial, Structural, Heritage & Class 2 Schemes)
• Employer: Top-Tier Specialist Remedial Builder
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Business

We are partnering with one of Australia’s premier Tier-2 Specialist Remedial Builders, an industry leader renowned for delivering complex, high-value structural rectifications, heritage restorations, and Class 2 residential transformations across Greater Sydney. Unlike traditional builders that churn through staff, our client boasts unmatched employee retention rates, robust formal career development pathways, and ongoing executive leadership training. Backed by a multi-year, tier-one pipeline of secured works, they offer an environment where technical excellence is rewarded with genuine autonomy, strategic backing, and top-tier resources.

The Opportunity

Due to rapid portfolio expansion and major contract wins, we are seeking a heavyweight Senior Project Manager to take high-level ownership of major remedial programs valued between $3M and $25M+.

In this senior position, you will lead complex multi-million dollar sites end-to-end, driving commercial performance, site teams, consultant engagement, and client relationships across complex Class 2 residential refurbishments and high-profile heritage restorations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Direct the overarching strategy, programming, financial health, and execution of major remedial schemes ($3M – $25M+).
• Class 2 & Heritage Compliance: Oversee complex structural repairs, concrete spall rectifications, waterproofing overhauls, facade restorations, and heritage preservation under strict DBP Act / Class 2 legislation.
• Consultant & Client Relationship Management: Leverage existing industry networks to liaise effectively with Superintendents, Structural Engineers, Strata Managers, and Heritage Consultants.
• Commercial Control: Oversee financial reporting, head contract negotiations, variation approvals, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin optimization.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, and Contract Administrators to maintain a high-performance culture on site.

What We Are Looking For

• Extensive Remedial Track Record: 8+ years of dedicated experience managing complex structural remedial, building rectification, and heritage restoration projects in Australia.
• Proven Project Scale: Demonstrable history of delivering major remedial schemes valued from $3M up to $25M+.
• Class 2 Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Class 2 remediation frameworks, Design & Building Practitioners (DBP) Act requirements, and Australian Standards.
• Established Industry Network: A strong, existing client base and active relationships with leading Sydney consultants, structural engineers, superintendents, and strata stakeholders.
• Commercial Sharpness: High-level acumen in contract administration (AS4000/AS2124), financial risk mitigation, and tender support.
• Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Building Sciences is highly regarded.

What’s on Offer?

• Premium Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 Base + Super (tailored to experience and industry network depth).
• Full Executive Vehicle Package: Serviced company vehicle or generous car allowance.
• Industry-Leading Retention: Work within a business celebrated for long-term staff stability, supportive directors, and zero burnout culture.
• Professional Development: Access to formal leadership training programs, industry certifications, and clear pathways to Construction Manager / Executive roles.
• Strong Pipeline: Guaranteed long-term job security with a diverse backlog of high-profile commercial, heritage, and multi-residential assets.