Project Manager | Property Development | Sydney

Our client is a well-established, design-led property developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial and mixed-use projects across Sydney. As they continue to grow their pipeline, they're seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their delivery team.

About the Role

Working closely with senior leadership across project and construction delivery, you'll play a key role in driving projects from design through to completion - ensuring commercial outcomes are protected while embedding construction-smart thinking early in the process.

What You'll Be Doing

- Partnering with the development team to guide design, procurement and approvals, keeping consultants accountable to brief and program
- Leading or contributing to design development meetings, depending on project delivery model
- Managing early contractor involvement (ECI) arrangements where applicable, including cost and program tracking
- Working alongside Development Managers to run the design management process — from consultant engagement through to resolving design challenges and hitting key milestones
- Bringing constructability, buildability and value management thinking into the design as it evolves
- Steering authority and statutory approval pathways to keep projects moving efficiently
- Coordinating utility and authority requirements, asset protection permits, and early works/demolition contractor management
- Managing a broad stakeholder network - councils, authorities, neighbours, tenants and transport bodies among them
- Supporting cost planning input alongside quantity surveyors and contractors




- Reviewing planning documentation to flag buildability considerations and value opportunities early
- Running tender processes for demolition, early works, builders and other contractors, with a close eye on scope, safety and compliance
- Overseeing contractor performance during construction, including representation at project control group meetings
- Preparing responses to delay claims, EOTs, variations and other contractual matters
- Managing project completion and handover - defects, certifications, warranties and O&M; documentation
- Building out cost and programme data to inform future feasibilities and project planning
- Managing project cashflow against feasibility and funding parameters throughout delivery

What You’ll Bring

- A relevant degree in property, construction, engineering or design (or equivalent industry experience)
- A minimum of 2 years' project management experience within property or construction
- Experience across residential, commercial, retail, hotel and/or mixed-use projects
- Exposure to tendering, ECI processes and D&C; contract negotiation
- Robust Excel and MS Project skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels
- A genuine passion for design-led, high-quality development outcomes

Why Apply

- This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded developer known for its design integrity and quality outcomes, working on a diverse and exciting project pipeline in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Please apply directly or contact Belinda Mundy with a copy of your CV outlining your project experience.

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