Architectural Project Manager

We are seeking a skilled architectural Project Manager to join our Sydney studio. This is a pivotal role where you will oversee the management and performance of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to contractual standards.

About The Role

As a Project Manager at Populous, you will work closely with our Directors, project leads, internal teams across the region, and external clients to drive successful outcomes. You’ll combine strong organisational skills with collaborative leadership, playing a key role in maintaining quality and efficiency while supporting the development and growth of our broader project management team and capability.

About Us

At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. From stadiums and arenas to convention centres, airports, mixed‑use developments, and entertainment precincts, we have delivered many of the world’s most iconic and community‑defining projects.

With projects spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, we bring global expertise and local insight to every design. Our Sydney team is central to this network, delivering impactful projects locally and across the region with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community.

What Will You Be Engaged In?

- Lead the delivery of iconic projects across Sydney and the APAC Region.
- Develop your career in a team-oriented team environment with opportunities to make your mark.
- Flexible work arrangements with 1 day WFH per week.
- Manage projects from initiation to completion, including onboarding, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Develop design programmes using MS Project.
- Develop and maintain project plans, programmes, budgets, and Work in Progress (WIP) reports to ensure projects remain on track.




- Coordinate and manage internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and project teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
- Monitor project scope, deliverables, and quality requirements to ensure compliance with client objectives and relevant ISO standards.
- Prepare project documentation, reports, proposals, fee estimates, work‑plans, and service delivery plans.
- Manage consultant procurement, agreements, invoicing, and project administration.
- Support business development activities, bids, research initiatives, and client presentations through project coordination, analysis, and reporting.
- Contribute to design management and project programming activities.

What We Are Looking For

- Proven experience in project management within the AEC industry, with architectural experience or adjacent, highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress.
- Experience in report writing and invoicing processes.
- Ability to develop briefs and manage sub‑consultant agreements.
- High‑level proficiency in SharePoint, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and InDesign.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We provide our people with:

- The opportunity to lead projects of global significance in Sydney and across APAC.
- A collaborative international network of experts and design leaders.
- Career development opportunities, including leadership training, mentorship, and global mobility.
- A vibrant workplace culture where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are valued.
- An inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and grow their careers.

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📌 Project Manager - Architectural Projects (City of Sydney)
🏢 Populous
📍 City of Sydney