Senior Project Manager

cw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex construction and property projects across diverse sectors.

You will manage projects from planning through handover, ensuring safety, time, budget and quality while guiding stakeholders and mentoring team members.

This senior, client-facing role requires commercial judgement and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in a relevant field is expected.
• Strong track record delivering complex projects across sectors.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial controls.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading or mentoring project management professionals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Establish and manage project scopes, programs, budgets, risk registers and delivery strategies.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings, prepare agendas and provide updates and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain master project budgets, timelines, forecasts and financial reports.
• Manage consultants, contractors and suppliers, including engagement and oversight.
• Review project documentation, drawings, progress claims, variations, change orders and invoices.
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, safety requirements, governance frameworks and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed reports for clients and senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Project

Client facing communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management/Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

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.INCO: Cushman & Wakefield