• Leadership and Vision: Guided by a passionate senior management team with a clear strategic direction
• Project Variety: Experience across construction, fitout, and heritage works
• Autonomy: Directly oversee projects with the support of a dynamic and collaborative team 

The Company
Our client is a design-focused boutique builder with offices in Sydney and Brisbane, recognized for investing time in early project stages to drive efficiencies and successful outcomes for their clients. Specializing in commercial, industrial, and heritage projects, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality new builds, refurbishments, and fitouts.
  
Company Culture
Privately owned, the senior management team brings a tier-one and tier-two background, shaping a high-performing, agile team culture. Over the past 18 months, the State Manager has carefully crafted a stable, high-achieving team that values flexibility and excellence.
  
The Position
As the Project Lead reporting to the State Manager, you’ll manage a full site team, oversee procurement, coordinate design, and ensure seamless project delivery. You’ll engage with clients, consultants, designers, and internal teams, while also mentoring the next generation of construction professionals.
  
Skills & Experience

• Autonomous project delivery from pre-construction through handover
• Team leadership, mentoring, and performance management
• Stakeholder management with a client-focused approach
• In-depth understanding of building methodologies and industry standards
• Proficiency with MS Project for scheduling
• Knowledge of QHSE Act and Legislation, and quality management practices
• Monthly reporting, progress claims, and variation management
• Expertise with AS Form of Contracts and negotiation skills

Ideal Background

• Tertiary qualification in construction/project management or civil engineering
• Proven experience delivering projects valued from $5M to $15M
• Strong commercial awareness, relationship-building, and negotiating skills

Remuneration
The salary will align with experience and market trends, with an expected range of $200K–$240K.
  
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in learning more, please apply below or contact Carmel Jones, Associate Director, at 0428 433 876 or [email protected]

All applications are confidential.