Lead industrial and logistics projects from feasibility through handover, managing scope, budgets, schedules, quality, risk, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Serve as a key client contact, build sector relationships, identify business opportunities, support proposals and pitches, and mentor project team members. The role requires substantial industrial and logistics project experience, strong client-development skills, leadership, and relevant tertiary qualifications.
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Senior Project ManagerJob Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong industrial and logistics background to join our Project & Development Services team.Combining project delivery, client relationship management and business development, this role suits a commercially minded leader who can build trust with clients, lead multidisciplinary teams and identify new opportunities.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
- Lead industrial and logistics projects from initial briefing and feasibility through design, procurement, construction and handover.
- Manage project scope, budgets, programmes, quality and risk.
- Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders to achieve agreed project outcomes.
- Act as a key client contact, providing clear advice and managing expectations throughout delivery.
- Develop and maintain relationships across the industrial and logistics sector.
- Identify new 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, including substantial experience delivering industrial and logistics projects.
- Industrial and logistics project experience is essential.
- A strong industry network and the ability to develop client relationships and generate business opportunities.
- Demonstrated success managing complex construction and property projects.
- Confident communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- A natural leadership style, with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, construction, engineering, property or a related discipline.
- Australian citizenship is essential for this role.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
- Lead complex industrial and logistics projects.
- Build client relationships and contribute to business growth.
- Bring your industry network and leadership experience to our Project & Development Services team.
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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