Senior Project Manager - $150m High-Rise Hotel

About the role

A Principal Contractor with a large pipeline of work and a full order book for 2025/26 is looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join its leadership team and deliver a brand new $150m high-rise hotel in the Sydney CBD. The builder works across high-rise, commercial, retail, government and fit-out/refurbishment projects, typically valued between $50m and $300m.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Site Managers, Project Engineers and Site Staff to deliver projects on or ahead of schedule while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Handle all contractual matters and explain them clearly to the project team
• Manage stakeholder relationships including clients, consultants and end users
• Plan and programme labour, plant and equipment in line with the construction programme, and develop and review construction plans
• Monitor progress, ensure work quality and techniques meet a high standard, and report regularly to the construction manager on performance against company objectives

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Proven experience on $50m+ projects, preferably residential and commercial new build in the CBD
• Local Sydney experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Polished approach with clients, and strong relationship-building, negotiation and team-player skills
• Commitment to safety and well-being

Required skills

• Jobpac / CHEOPS
• Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word