Project Director - Project Management

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is an international professional services firm employing over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries. Partnering with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, the firm focuses on delivering transformative outcomes that positively impact lives. Expertise areas include programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, along with procurement, supply chain, net zero initiatives, and digital solutions. The company is primarily owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, providing premier program, project, and cost management services globally.

Role Overview

Due to expansion and continued client success, the Adelaide Project Management team seeks a Project Director to join its senior leadership. This role requires managing large-scale real estate projects, balancing commercial priorities while leading a team, and working closely with the Director for Project Management in South Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead significant real estate projects acting as the primary client liaison.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships, resolve issues, and drive projects to completion.
• Oversee the design process to align with client expectations and requirements.
• Examine project plans, specifications, timelines, costs, discrepancies, and anticipate construction challenges.
• Ensure adherence to project safety and environmental standards.
• Manage schedules, assess risks, and provide regular reporting.
• Control project budgets, offering recommendations to maintain financial goals.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• 10 to 15 years of professional experience in major health, retail, commercial, or mixed-use development projects.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to guide and develop project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with business development skills is highly regarded.
• Self-motivated and passionate about delivering excellent client outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft software is essential.
• Technical expertise to lead and manage complex projects and programs serving as key client contact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report and bid writing proficiency.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend fosters a workplace where employees have opportunities to impact change and thrive professionally and personally. The company promotes a healthy, flexible working culture respectful of work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, Turner & Townsend values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all community sectors. Candidates should note the company’s strict policy prohibiting any recruitment fees and only engages authorized agencies through formal agreements.