Senior Project Manager

Buildability Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildability Group is seeking a strong Senior Project Manager to lead a team delivering high‑rise, commercial and fitout projects in Sydney. You will oversee contract administration, site management and engineering staff to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires proven leadership, local Sydney experience with Tier 1/2 contractors, and a track record of client‑facing success on complex developments.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Must have local Sydney experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor.
• Absolute commitment to safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Polished client-facing communication skills.
• Experience with project planning and contractual administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team of Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Site Managers, Project Engineers and Site Staff to deliver projects on or ahead of expectations while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Proficient in all contractual matters and communicate this knowledge in a practical way to the project team
• Manage stakeholder relationships including clients, consultants and end users
• Provide planning and programming of labour, plant and equipment in accordance with construction program requirements
• Develop and review construction planning
• Monitor progress, ensure work quality and report to the construction manager on project performance against company objectives

Skills

Leadership

Contractual matters

Stakeholder management

Planning & programming

Safety compliance

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Jobpac

CHEOPS

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to work for a Principal Contractor with a large pipeline of work. This builder is synonymous with delivering quality projects via a professional well managed construction process. They work across a range of industries from high-rise, commercial, retail, government and fitout / refurbishment. Typically, projects are from $50m - $300m and they have an array of strong blue-chip clients that award them repeat / negotiated ECI work without having to tender in the open market.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Our client is looking for a strong seasoned Senior Project Manager to be part of their leadership team and deliver a brand new $150m high-rise Hotel. This is a builder on the up who are renowned for their professionalism, finished product and gaining repeat business from clients who constantly approach them to build their projects. They have a full order book in place for 2025/26 and many more exciting projects waiting to start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead your team of Project Managers, ContractAdministrators, Site Managers, Project Engineers and Site Staff to deliver projects on or ahead of expectations and commitments while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Proficient in all contractual matters and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a practical and meaningful way to the project team
• Manage stakeholder relationships including clients, consultants and end users
• Provide planning and programming of labour, plant and equipment in accordance with construction program requirements
• Develop and review construction planning
• Monitor progress, ensure that work quality and techniques are of a high standard and report regularly to the construction manager on project performance against company objectives

This is a unique opportunity to work for a Principal Contractor with a large pipeline of work. This builder is synonymous with delivering quality projects via a professional well managed construction process. They work across a range of industries from high-rise, commercial, retail, government and fitout / refurbishment. Typically, projects are from $50m - $300m and they have an array of strong blue-chip clients that award them repeat / negotiated ECI work without having to tender in the open market.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Our client is looking for a strong seasoned Senior Project Manager to be part of their leadership team and deliver a brand new $150m high-rise Hotel. This is a builder on the up who are renowned for their professionalism, finished product and gaining repeat business from clients who constantly approach them to build their projects. They have a full order book in place for 2025/26 and many more exciting projects waiting to start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead your team of Project Managers, ContractAdministrators, Site Managers, Project Engineers and Site Staff to deliver projects on or ahead of expectations and commitments while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Proficient in all contractual matters and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a practical and meaningful way to the project team
• Manage stakeholder relationships including clients, consultants and end users
• Provide planning and programming of labour, plant and equipment in accordance with construction program requirements
• Develop and review construction planning
• Monitor progress, ensure that work quality and techniques are of a high standard and report regularly to the construction manager on project performance against company objectives

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Proven industry experience on $50m+ projects preferably in the residential and commercial new build CBD space
• Must have local Sydney experience having worked for a reputable Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor
• An absolute commitment to the safety and the well-being of self and others in the work place
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Must have a polished approach when dealing with clients
• Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills and have effective team-player capabilities
• Sound computer skills with knowledge in Jobpac / CHEOPS, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel & Word