Job Description

Project Manager role leading a landmark PBSA project in Perth, shaping delivery and governance for a new WA development pipeline.

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- Client-side lead on $160m multi-storey PBSA project
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- Establish WA delivery frameworks for future pipeline
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The Company

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An international development group is establishing its presence in Western Australia, commencing with a landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Perth. With an initial investment of approximately $160 million and capacity for around 600 beds, this project represents the foundation of a broader development pipeline in the State.

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The organisation is long-term focused, capital-backed, and committed to delivering high-quality, operationally successful assets. As the inaugural project in Western Australia, this development will set the benchmark for future projects, governance standards, and delivery frameworks.

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The Opportunity

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The Senior Project Manager will take full end-to-end responsibility for delivering the company's first WA development from early works through to practical completion and handover.

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Acting as the client's representative, you will have full accountability across programme, cost, quality, safety and risk. Beyond delivering the project, you will play a critical role in establishing robust project governance frameworks, contractor relationships, and best-practice processes to support future developments across Western Australia.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading the planning, execution and delivery of a $160m+ multi-storey PBSA development
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- Acting as the principal client-side interface with head contractors, consultants and specialist advisors
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- Establishing standardised project and contract management processes aligned to best practice
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- Managing budgets, cash flow forecasting and cost reporting
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- Leading procurement strategies across consultants, early works and construction packages
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- Overseeing programme development, monitoring and recovery strategies
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- Ensuring design coordination aligns with statutory approvals and operational outcomes
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- Establishing governance, reporting and risk management frameworks
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- Managing key stakeholders including authorities, operators, investors and internal executives
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- Identifying delivery risks, value engineering opportunities and cost pressures
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- Ensuring compliance with WHS, quality and environmental standards
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- Supporting post-completion reviews and embedding lessons learned for future projects
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- This is a highly autonomous, senior-level appointment with full accountability for successful delivery.
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About You

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You are an experienced client-side or senior delivery professional with a proven track record delivering large-scale building projects in Western Australia, typically in excess of $100 million.

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You will bring:

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Demonstrated experience delivering complex, multi-storey developments such as PBSA, BTR, residential, hotel, healthcare or mixed-use projects

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A background in client-side project management, development management,



or senior roles within Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors

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Strong commercial and contractual management capability

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Deep understanding of WA construction market conditions, consultants, subcontractors and statutory processes

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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage confidently with senior local and international stakeholders

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A proactive and visible commitment to Health & Safety leadership

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The ability to operate with high levels of autonomy, accountability and strategic oversight

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You will hold a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline and have delivered projects through the full lifecycle within Western Australia.

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Why This Role?

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This is a rare opportunity to lead a landmark development that will define a new entrant's presence in the Western Australian market.

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You will not only deliver a significant $160 million project, but also shape the governance, systems and delivery frameworks that underpin a future pipeline of developments. The role offers genuine influence, visibility with senior stakeholders, and the chance to build something enduring from the ground up.

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For an experienced Senior Project Manager seeking both project accountability and strategic impact, this represents a career-defining opportunity in Perth's evolving development landscape.

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To Apply

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Please apply via the "Apply for this job" button or online at www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference number 1021380. For initial enquiries or assistance with your application, please contact Nick Verkerk at [email protected] or Victoria Vieilledent at [email protected]

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📌 Project Manager (Perth)
🏢 Beilby Downing Teal
📍 Perth