Client-Side Project Director (Construction)
A boutique project and development management consultancy working across social infrastructure projects including education, universities and independent schools, aged care and retirement living, and community and affordable housing is seeking a Project Director or Strong Senior PM to join its senior leadership team.
About the business
- Full property lifecycle delivery from early strategic planning through to post-occupancy.
- Works with some of the largest institutional and corporate landholders in the country
- Clients have openly stated this team is outperforming larger, better-resourced competitors
- Early and committed adopter of new technology to drive efficiency, not replace people
The role
- A genuine leadership position, not a delivery seat
- Take ownership of the client services side of the business, freeing the founder to focus on growth of the business.
- Oversee a small, capable team of senior and mid-level project managers
- Help close the gap between senior PM and director-level oversight
- Play a direct role in shaping the business as it scales
- Work across multi-million-dollar university and institutional builds and sensitive federally funded social infrastructure projects.
- Real autonomy, a business that backs its people to drive outcomes, not wait to be chased
What you'll bring
- 10+ years' experience, with at least five years of that being on with a project management consultancy.
- Senior-level, end-to-end project delivery experience, ready to step into strategic oversight and people leadership.
- Institutional, government, or major corporate client-side experience highly regarded.
- Comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving business with real influence on direction.
- Capability and drive matter to make a real difference.
What's on offer
- A genuine leadership seat, with a founder actively handing over client services
- Monthly performance conversations, not once-a-year reviews
- A track record of fast-tracking people who show they're capable of more
- Exposure to some of the most interesting and high-value social infrastructure projects in the market
Client-Side Project Director (Construction) in Newcastle employer: Connexus
Join a dynamic team in the heart of Southwest Sydney, where you'll gain invaluable experience in development administration within the retirement living and aged care sector. With a hands-on leadership approach and a commitment to employee growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts while contributing to significant projects that make a difference in people's lives. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and long-term career development, making it an excellent place for aspiring professionals.
