About the role
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, management and delivery of large-scale residential developments, including townhouse projects, from concept design through to project completion and handover.
A key responsibility of the Project Manager is ensuring that project documentation is fully coordinated, design decisions are appropriately documented, and all design changes are captured, communicated, reviewed and implemented by the relevant consultants prior to construction commencing.
The Project Manager is responsible for driving consultant performance and ensuring that all consultants fulfil their contractual obligations and deliver documentation in accordance with project requirements, programme milestones and Village Building Co expectations.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage allocated residential development projects from concept planning through to completion and handover
Manage and coordinate the design process from concept through to construction documentation
Establish and maintain effective design control processes to ensure all project changes are properly documented, reviewed, approved and incorporated into project documentation
Manage and coordinate all project consultants and ensure deliverables are provided in accordance with contractual obligations, programmes and quality standards
Review design documentation for buildability, methodology, staging,



cost efficiency and value engineering opportunities
Coordinate authority approvals, utility requirements, consultant submissions and pre-construction activities
Develop, monitor and manage project programmes from concept design through to completion
Monitor project budgets, commitments, variations and financial performance
Provide direction and support to Site Managers throughout construction
Maintain effective relationships with developers, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
About you
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role within the construction industry
Demonstrated experience managing townhouse developments from concept design through to completion
Experience managing consultants, authority approvals and project design processes
Experience implementing design management and document control processes
Experience managing project budgets, procurement and contractual obligations
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
Strong understanding of residential construction methodologies, NCC requirements and quality standards
Robust leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project and construction management software
Building Licence preferred

📌 Project Manager (Canberra)
🏢 The Village Building Co.
📍 Canberra