Senior Project Manager - High-Rise Remedial Construction (Sydney)

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead remedial construction projects in Sydney, managing up to $12M scopes with a hands-on, collaborative team ethos.

You will read architectural and structural drawings, coordinate trades, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and report to senior management.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, strong work-life balance, and long-term career opportunities within a stable firm.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret complex drawings to guide remedial delivery.
• Strong planning, organizational and sequencing capability.
• Budgeting and cost control with financial acumen.
• Safety-minded and able to manage live project environments.
• Clear written and verbal reporting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver remedial construction projects up to $12M from planning through to completion.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, assess buildability and sequence remedial works accordingly.
• Procure materials and subcontractors (balconies, glazing, waterproofing, tiling, paving, concrete repairs, etc).
• Schedule, coordinate and supervise all trades and subcontractors to meet project milestones.
• Foresee and plan works ahead by 2-3 weeks, anticipating ordering, resource allocation and site requirements.
• Maintain quality, safety and compliance in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear reporting and communication to senior management, stakeholders and clients.
• Manage a small project team - ensuring productivity, workmanship standards and timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Remedial construction

Drawing interpretation

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Safety leadership

Communication

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead remedial construction projects in Sydney, managing up to $12M scopes with a hands-on, collaborative team ethos.

You will read architectural and structural drawings, coordinate trades, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and report to senior management.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, strong work-life balance, and long-term career opportunities within a stable firm.