Position Overview

Senior Project Manager in Sydney, NSW, Australia is a key role within Leighton Group Australia responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. The position requires proven industry experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to safety, quality and environmental management. Candidates will be expected to coordinate with cross-functional teams, drive on-time delivery and support continuous improvement initiatives across projects. The role demands excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, collaborative approach with clients and subcontractors. The successful candidate will contribute to project planning, risk management and delivery optimisation while upholding Leighton Group Australia values.

Role Description

Senior Project Manager based in Sydney, NSW, Australia will be responsible for detailed planning, coordination and delivery of assigned works within a multi-disciplinary project environment. This includes preparing and reviewing technical documentation, leading coordination meetings, supervising on-site activities and ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations. The role requires proactive identification and management of risks, driving continuous improvements in productivity, and promoting a safety-first culture across the workforce. The successful applicant will manage stakeholder expectations, deliver against programme milestones and work closely with procurement, design and construction teams to resolve complex interface issues. Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, contributing to project controls and reporting, and participating in design for constructability reviews to ensure practical, cost-effective solutions are implemented on site.

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 7 years managing medium to large civil or building projects, including site delivery and subcontractor management.
• Experience producing and owning project programmes, budgets and risk registers.
• Proven ability to deliver to safety, quality and environmental standards on complex sites.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with clients and authorities.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management or equivalent.
• Australian work rights or appropriate visa required.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar; project management certification (PMP/Prince2) advantageous; substantial construction/infrastructure experience.

Benefits Package

Standard employee benefits.