You've been managing projects for years.You know how to read a programme, manage a subcontractor, deal with a difficult client and spot a problem before it becomes a problem.Now you're looking for a role where that experience actually carries weight.At SWI Fencing, we're looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of medium to high-complexity projects across Australia — from early planning and mobilisation through construction, practical completion and final closeout.This is a senior delivery role.
You'll have Construction Managers and Project Coordinators working with you, and you'll provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers delivering lower-complexity projects.You won't be micromanaging the detail.You'll be making sure the right people, decisions and resources are in place to deliver the project successfully.You've been managing projects for years.You know how to read a programme, manage a subcontractor, deal with a difficult client and spot a problem before it becomes a problem.Now you're looking for a role where that experience actually carries weight.At SWI Fencing, we're looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of medium to high-complexity projects across Australia — from early planning and mobilisation through construction, practical completion and final closeout.This is a senior delivery role.
You'll have Construction Managers and Project Coordinators working with you, and you'll provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers delivering lower-complexity projects.You won't be micromanaging the detail.You'll be making sure the right people, decisions and resources are in place to deliver the project successfully.This is what senior looks likeYou'll be accountable for the things that matter: Programme, budget, client, risk.
, people & delivery.You'll work closely with the Head of Delivery, Commercial, Pre-Construction, Procurement, Engineering and HSEQ teams, while leading the project delivery team and coordinating designers, subcontractors and suppliers.You'll be expected to understand what is happening across your projects,



identify issues early and take action before they become expensive problems.From the front end to the finish lineYour involvement starts before construction.
You'll review scope, interfaces and constraints, challenge programme assumptions, assess buildability and constructability, develop delivery methodologies and identify the risks that could impact the project.Then you'll lead through:Mobilisation and site establishmentConstruction planning and deliveryProgramme and cost controlSubcontractor and interface managementClient and consultant relationshipsQuality, safety and environmental performanceEOTs and delivery riskProject forecasting and performance reportingPractical completion and commissioningDefects, DLP and final project closeoutYou'll have a Construction Manager as your key site-based delivery partner, allowing you to focus on leading the broader project, managing performance and keeping the project commercially and operationally on track.You'll also be a leader of leadersThis isn't simply about delivering your own projects.As a Senior Project Manager, you'll provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to Project Managers working on lower-complexity projects.You'll be someone others can turn to when a project gets complicated, a client relationship becomes challenging or a delivery decision needs senior judgement.We're looking for someone who can bring calm, structure and accountability when the pressure is on.What you'll bringWe're looking for a senior construction skilled with a proven record of delivering complex projects.You'll ideally have:10+ years' project management experience across fencing, civil or construction projectsProven experience delivering medium to high-complexity projectsExperience leading project teams,



Construction Managers, subcontractors and multiple interfacesStrong programme, cost, commercial and risk management capabilityDemonstrated experience taking projects from mobilisation through to practical completion and closeoutStrong technical and construction judgement, including buildability and methodologyThe confidence to lead client and consultant relationshipsExperience identifying and escalating risks before they impact deliveryStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsA Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Construction Engineering, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and demonstrated construction management experienceCurrent driver's licence and White CardMore importantly, you'll have the judgement and maturity that comes with having successfully delivered major projects.
You'll know when to get into the detail, when to delegate and when something needs to be escalated.Why SWI Fencing?
SWI Fencing delivers high-security fencing and associated construction packages across defence, government, infrastructure, transport, utilities and critical infrastructure.We're continuing to grow our AU delivery capability and are strengthening our senior project leadership team.This is an opportunity to join a business where senior project managers have a genuine voice in how projects are planned, resourced and delivered.You'll work across a range of challenging projects and environments, with the support of specialist teams across Pre-Construction, Commercial, Procurement, Engineering and HSEQ.The person we're looking forWe're not looking for someone who simply keeps a project moving.We're looking for someone who can lead a project.Someone who can see the bigger picture without losing control of the detail.Someone who can build a strong delivery team, hold people accountable, manage the client, protect the commercial position and make the call when a decision needs to be made.Someone who wants to be part of building a stronger delivery function at SWI.
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📌 Senior Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 SWI Fencing
📍 New South Wales