Redpath Partners is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of two high-security office fit-out projects, one in Melbourne and one in Sydney.

These projects sit within the high-security office sector and require an experienced delivery leader with the capability to manage complex commercial fitouts in security-sensitive environments. Working closely with Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors, consultants and key stakeholders, you will provide strategic direction and oversee the successful delivery of each project from construction through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction professional with strong project leadership, commercial acumen and experience delivering complex office fit-outs, ideally within high-security or similarly regulated environments.

Both projects are scheduled to run through to the end of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the delivery of high-security office fit-out projects in Melbourne and Sydney.
- Manage project scope, programme, budget, quality, risk and safety to achieve agreed project outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
- Oversee construction delivery, procurement, project controls and reporting.
- Manage client relationships and stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with security protocols, regulatory requirements, building standards and project specifications.
- Identify and mitigate delivery risks, proactively resolving issues affecting programme, cost or quality.
- Drive collaboration across project teams, contractors and stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum.
- Monitor contractor performance, contractual obligations,



variations and commercial outcomes.
- Lead project governance, progress reporting and escalation of critical issues.
- Oversee commissioning, completion, defect management and final handover.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience as a Project Director or equivalent senior delivery leader within the construction and fit-out sector.
- A proven track record delivering complex commercial office fitouts.
- Experience managing Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors across significant construction projects.
- Exposure to high-security office environments, government facilities or other security-sensitive projects will be highly regarded.
- Solid commercial, contractual, programme management and project controls capabilities.
- The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in complex project environments.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a strong commitment to safety, quality and delivery excellence.

Essential Requirements

- First-Level Security Clearance.
- Availability to commit to a project programme extending through to December 2027.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity to deliver two significant projects within the high-security office fit-out sector, working with established construction contractors and key stakeholders across Melbourne and Sydney.

If you bring the technical expertise, leadership capability and commercial discipline to deliver complex, security-sensitive office environments, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical projects through to successful completion.

If this is of interest, please send across a copy of your CV to ••••@redpathpartners.com

📌 Project Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Melbourne