Senior Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Sydney seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction and property projects from initial planning through handover, ensuring safety, timeliness, budget accuracy and quality. You will manage multi-stakeholder engagements, mentor teams, and deliver detailed reports for clients and senior leadership while applying strong commercial judgement.

Australians citizenship is required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in construction, property or built-environment sectors.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects across diverse sectors or client portfolios.
• Strong construction knowledge and end-to-end project delivery capability.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, financial controls and commercial outcomes.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Independent decision-making

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline

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.

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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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award‑winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com