Client Description:

With a strong 25+ year track record and a reputation for delivering complex, high-impact projects valued between $10M and $200M+, this privately owned builder has firmly established itself as one of Sydney’s most capable and dependable Tier 2 contractors.

Their project portfolio spans across commercial, education, industrial, health, aged care, and civic/community sectors, with a proven ability to deliver at scale, without compromising quality or integrity. The business blends Tier 1 systems with the values and agility of a tightly run, family-aligned operation. Culture is key here, collaboration, trust, and accountability underpin everything they do.

Staff retention is exceptionally high due to their investment in people, no-nonsense leadership, and a genuine track record of promoting from within. This is a company where Senior Project Managers are empowered to lead, supported to grow, and given the freedom to do what they do best: deliver.

Role Responsibilities:

Full autonomy to lead $10M – $200M+ projects from pre-construction to handover, and actually own the result

Champion project delivery with a focus on quality, time, and margin, not just ticking boxes

Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, represent the business like it's your own

Lead and inspire your site and project team, mentoring future leaders while staying cool under pressure

Drive and coordinate design development, buildability, and programme sequencing from day one

Collaborate with estimators and directors on project strategies, value-engineering, and commercial risk

Navigate challenges with confidence, you’re the person the team turns to when things get real

Use your influence to streamline processes, lift performance, and leave a legacy of excellence on every job

Role Requirements:

A proven track record delivering complex commercial projects $10M+ from start to finish, you’ve done it before, and done it well

6 - 8+ years’ experience in Tier 1, 2 or 3 environments, ideally across commercial, education, health, industrial, or civic projects (but not a must have)

A natural leader, respected by your site team, trusted by clients, and cool under fire

Strong commercial acumen, you understand margins, risk, procurement, and how to drive performance without cutting corners

You think like a builder, not just a manager, with sharp instincts for sequencing, buildability, and design resolution

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, whether it’s in a client meeting, design workshop or site toolbox

A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo when something doesn’t stack up

Construction Management degree or similar tertiary qualification (or the practical experience that makes it irrelevant)

What’s in it for you:

The opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a builder that actually delivers on its promises

Projects that challenge you, elevate your portfolio, and give you the platform to shine

Work with a team that blends Tier 1 capability with a tight-knit, family-oriented culture

Strong systems, supportive directors, and zero red tape

A lucrative salary package well above market along with real flexibility, autonomy, and trust

A clear pathway to Construction Manager or Project Director, mapped and mentored by the business leaders themselves

Long-term security in a company with excellent client relationships and pipeline continuity

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and how it aligns with your experience, please contact me, Jon MaGrath directly on 0449 542 414 or via email at [email protected]