Senior Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Concrete Partnerships represents a reputable national construction company seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for its Sydney branch. The company specializes in commercial, government, education, healthcare, aged care, and social infrastructure projects, executing new builds, major refurbishments, and complex work in operational environments. The organization is known for its quality delivery, strong client relationships, and repeat business, supported by a hands-on leadership team.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager will have full ownership of project delivery from planning to completion, including leading teams and managing commercial and operational aspects. This role offers significant autonomy and accountability and requires close collaboration with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects.
• Lead Site Managers, Contract Administrators, and project teams effectively.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, and construction methods.
• Handle commercial management aspects such as forecasting, claims, variations, and cost controls.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants, and key stakeholders efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and manage project and commercial risks proactively.
• Drive safety, quality, program, and financial performance.
• Provide accurate reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure smooth project completion, handover, and close-out.
• Mentor and support wider project team members.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have robust experience managing commercial construction projects within Sydney, showing proficiency in new builds and major refurbishments. Strong construction methodology, scheduling, commercial acumen, procurement, and cost management skills are essential. Leadership of project and site teams along with excellent subcontractor and stakeholder management is required. Experience handling government, education, healthcare, aged care, or complex live projects will be advantageous.

A professional approach with accountability, problem-solving skills, early risk identification, and a team-oriented mindset are highly valued.

Why Join Us

• Engage with a strong pipeline of diverse, quality commercial projects.
• Balance between new build, refurbishment, and complex live-site projects.
• Work for a stable national contractor with effective systems and resources.
• Direct access to accessible, experienced senior leadership.
• Enjoy genuine project ownership and autonomy.
• Collaborate with experienced project and site teams.
• Be part of a professional, collaborative, and practical working culture.
• Opportunity to influence both project and organizational outcomes.
• Recognition for individual performance and contributions.
• Potential for career advancement within the company.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Additional Information

This role is well suited for a Senior Project Manager looking to establish a long-term career within a respected national construction business. Confidential inquiries can be directed to the contact at Concrete Partnerships provided.