Client Side Project Manager - Development Advisory
Client-Side Project Manager – Development Advisory
Brisbane | $160K + Super | Exceptional Career Progression
A growing development advisory business is looking to appoint a
Client-Side Project Manager
to its Brisbane team.
This opportunity is specifically suited to an experienced
Contract Administrator working for a principal contractor
who enjoys construction and wants to stay close to project delivery, but has realised that working builder-side may not be where their long-term career lies.
Rather than requiring previous client-side experience, we're looking for someone with a strong commercial foundation who can bring their understanding of
contracts, construction and project delivery
into a broader client-side Project Management role.
The Opportunity
You'll work alongside experienced development and project professionals, representing clients across the planning, procurement and delivery of
medium-high rise residential developments
.
The role will provide exposure across the full project lifecycle and allow you to develop beyond traditional Contract Administration into broader project, consultant and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities will include:
Supporting projects from early planning through construction and handover
Managing and coordinating consultants and key project stakeholders
Representing the client throughout project delivery
Managing project programmes, budgets, risk and reporting
Reviewing contracts, variations, claims and commercial matters
Working closely with principal contractors throughout construction
Coordinating design, procurement and delivery requirements
Providing clear reporting and advice to clients
Maintaining strong relationships with developers, consultants and contractors
Who We're Looking For
We're specifically interested in candidates who have developed their career builder-side and now want to use that experience to transition into client-side Project Management.
Ideally,



you will have:
Bachelor of Construction Management
or similar
Approximately
5 years' experience
progressing through Cadet and Contract Administrator positions
Experience with a reputable Tier 2
Australian principal contractor
Brisbane/SEQ construction experience highly regarded
Exposure to
medium-rise residential projects
Strong understanding of both upstream and downstream contracts
Good commercial and cost management capability
Confidence dealing directly with clients, consultants and contractors
Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
A proactive approach and genuine ambition to develop your career
Why Make the Move?
You may have reached the point where you've had enough experience to know that you
enjoy construction, understand it and want to remain within the industry – but don't necessarily see your future sitting on the builder side of the table.
This role gives you the opportunity to use the commercial and delivery experience you've already developed while broadening your career into
client-side Project Management and development advisory
.
You'll gain greater exposure to the decisions being made
before, during and around construction
, rather than being focused purely on administering the build.
What's On Offer?
$160K + Super
Genuine transition from builder-side CA to
Client-Side Project Manager
Exposure across the
full development and project lifecycle
Work alongside experienced development professionals
Quality medium-rise residential projects
Broader commercial, consultant and stakeholder exposure
Phenomenal long-term career progression
Opportunity to develop into a well-rounded development and project qualified
For an ambitious CA who enjoys construction but is questioning whether the traditional
CA → Senior CA → Project Manager builder-side pathway
is really where they want their career to go, this could be an excellent alternative.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Client Side Project Manager - Development Advisory (Queensland)
🏢 Contec Recruitment
📍 Queensland