Client Side Project Manager (construction)

Want the freedom to run multiple construction projects your way with the backing of a tier-one consultnacy?

You'll be joining a global property and project management consultancy with a $6B pipeline.

This global property and project management consultancy is a recognised leader in delivering large-scale construction and capital works programs across Australia.

You'll be embedded within a long-term client-side environment, managing a portfolio of projects for a major national organisation with a substantial, ongoing property and infrastructure program.

The work is stable, repeat-driven and varied, with multiple projects running at different stages at any one time, not one-off wins, but an active pipeline that keeps momentum in your role.

What you'll be doing

You'll take full ownership of up to 8 construction projects at various stages, managing everything from early establishment through to handover and close-out.

This is a true end-to-end Project Manager role where you'll be trusted to lead consultants, contractors and stakeholders, manage budgets and programmes, and drive delivery outcomes with minimal handholding.

You'll also play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to a high standard.

Must haves for the role

• Minimum 4-6 years' experience delivering construction or capital works projects.
• Strong experience within a project management or construction consultancy environment.
• Proven end-to-end project lifecycle experience from initiation through to completion.
• Confidence managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong cost management, reporting and programme control capability.
• Ability to lead consultants, contractors and stakeholder groups.
• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar.
• Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship required).
• Experience working in client-side or embedded PM roles.
• Strong commercial and contract administration experience.
• Exposure to tendering, value engineering and procurement processes.
• Experience chairing meetings and managing governance groups.
• Comfort stepping up to run projects in the absence of senior leadership.

What's in it for you?

• Autonomy without isolation- leadership that gives you space but is always there when things get tricky.
• Tier one employee benefits.
• State of the art of offices in the heart of Sydney..
• Exposure to repeat, long-term projects, not one-off jobs.
• Clear expectations, strong established systems, and the ability to build momentum in your career by pivoting into different areas of the business.
• A clear platform that allows you to grow into Senior PM / Project Director level over time

If this sounds like something you would be interested in or want to find out more, you have 3 options:

• Call Lewis at Connexus recruitment on 0483958798
• Email Lewis@connexusrecruitment.com
• Click apply!