Project Manager

Overview

Manage end-to-end delivery of high‑end residential and mixed‑use construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• procurement management
• design liaison
• project delivery
• site leadership
• quality safety

Tasks

-Monitoring cost control, forecasting, and reporting to senior management -Overseeing procurement, subcontractor agreements, and commercial performance -Liaising with architects, consultants, and design teams to resolve buildability issues -Managing end-to-end delivery of high-end residential and mixed-use projects -Leading site teams and fostering collaboration across trades and project stakeholders -Driving program, quality, and safety objectives across all stages of delivery

Requirements

• commercial acumen
• developer‑builder
• construction degree
• leadership
• project management
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Strong commercial and contractual acumen -Experience within a developer-builder environment will be highly regarded -Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline -Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills -Proven track record managing projects $40M+ from start to finish -5+ years’ experience in a Project Manager role, ideally with high-end residential or mixed-use projects

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Benefits

-Supportive culture with structured systems and processes for success -A collaborative environment with direct access to senior decision-makers -Salary package up to $260,000 depending on experience -Long-term career growth within a respected developer-builder

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

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