Senior Project Manager in Melbourne

Senior Project Manager in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site
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Urban Property Group is quickly becoming one of NSW's largest and most dynamic residential developers and there's never been a more exciting time to join our team.

A 4.5-star iCIRT-rated property company, Urban has over 40 years of experience delivering high-quality homes, workplaces and retail environments that shape thriving communities across Sydney. Today, we are a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary organisation, bringing together development, design and construction expertise under one roof. This end-to-end capability enables us to deliver on our vision to build for the way living should be, creating places that genuinely enhance how people live.

With a strong and growing pipeline of projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site and project team to deliver Urban Property Group's projects from the design stages through to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring HSE compliance and effective subcontractor safety management across all project sites

Drive a \"Built with Pride\" quality culture, embedding robust quality planning and risk management processes

Lead the design team from DA through to Construction Certificate stage, ensuring buildability, efficiency, and coordinated documentation

Manage the full construction and occupation certificate process, including all external authority requirements

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders β€” authorities, consultants, subcontractors, and finance

Maximise project profitability through effective cost control, procurement, and contract risk management

Oversee trade package procurement and ensure accuracy of subcontractor scopes and contracts

Manage progress reporting for accurate profit and loss forecasting and cash flow

Develop and oversee construction programs that align commercial, statutory, and construction requirements

Identify and manage critical path issues, planning risks, and build-ability opportunities

Ensure design intent and the principal's project requirements are fully met

Lead, coach, and develop project team members, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management on large scale, mixed-use projects.

Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project, Procore).

High attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.

Ability to lead and motivate your team including subcontractors and other stakeholders.

Thorough knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, and regulations is essential.

Proficiency with Procore, Jobpac and Payapps project cost control systems.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Work across high-quality, design-led residential projects

Collaborative, down-to-earth team environment

Opportunity to take ownership and see project through from start to finish

A business that values quality, long-term thinking and people-first outcomes

Senior Project Manager in Melbourne employer: Urban Property Group

Urban Property Group is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and down-to-earth team environment where quality and long-term thinking are at the forefront. With over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality residential projects across Sydney, employees benefit from real autonomy in their roles, ample opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on impactful developments that enhance community living. Joining Urban means being part of a dynamic organisation that values its people and fosters a culture of support and innovation.

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Contact Details:

Urban Property Group Recruitment Team