Leads complex construction and property projects for landlords and investors from feasibility through handover. Manages budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, risk, consultants, contractors, tenants, and stakeholders. Advises clients on asset and operational priorities, builds investor and landlord relationships, supports business development and proposals, and mentors project team members.
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Senior Project ManagerJob Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong landlord and investor background to join our Project & Development Services team.You will represent property owners throughout project delivery, balancing construction outcomes with asset objectives, operational requirements and commercial priorities. Alongside delivery, you will build client relationships and help secure new project opportunities.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
- Lead projects on behalf of landlords and investors, from initial scope and feasibility through to completion and handover.
- Translate client and asset objectives into clear project briefs and delivery plans.
- Manage project budgets, programmes, procurement, quality and risk.
- Coordinate consultants, contractors, property teams and other stakeholders.
- Manage works within occupied properties, including tenant interfaces and operational requirements where applicable.
- Provide clear reporting and advice to support client decisions.
- Build relationships with landlords, investors, asset managers and industry partners.
- Identify business opportunities and contribute to proposals, pitches and securing new work.
- Lead and mentor project team members.
About you
- A minimum of 10 years’ project management experience delivering complex construction and property projects.
- Previous experience delivering projects on behalf of landlords or property investors is essential.
- A sound understanding of asset ownership priorities and how project decisions affect property operations and investment outcomes.
- An established industry network and demonstrated ability to develop relationships and generate new business.
- Strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- A confident, client-facing approach and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, construction, engineering, property or a related discipline.
- Australian citizenship is essential for this role.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
- Deliver property projects on behalf of landlords and investors.
- Lead client relationships and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Use your industry network to support business growth.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
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