Project Manager, Urban Development

SMEC is seeking a Project Manager for Urban Development in Parramatta, NSW. This role involves managing complex urban projects from feasibility to construction, ensuring high-quality delivery and client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers career growth, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.
• International consultancy with genuine career growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment with attractive benefits and professional development opportunities
• Join an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative team

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to coordinate, manage and deliver the end-to-end project life cycle for high profile urban/land development, subdivision, earthworks, and urban renewal projects.

With previous experience working in the land development market, the successful candidate will be responsible for applying high-level innovative, economical, and practical methods to drive the success of complex, high-priority projects across major urban development projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage complex and large-scale urban projects from start to finish – feasibility, design, and construction management
• Provision of project management and project governance disciplines to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness, and quality
• Financial management, client liaison and contract administration of assigned projects
• Oversight and governance of projects to resolve project issues and ensure project product is of high quality
• Promotion and application of internal project management requirements
• Provision of coaching and support to project personnel
• Technical problem solving
• Source, build and maintain strong and effective client relationships through successful project delivery and targeted activities

About You
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years domestic project management experience, with an urban development/land development focus
• Previous experience working within an Engineering Design Consultancy
• Previous site experience (desired)
• High level communication skills to advise and guide project delivery in a pro-active manner
• Knowledge of relevant design codes, Local Regulatory Authority Guidelines and Australian Standards
• A track record of achievement in a similar role and a passion for building trusted relationships with tier one developers to drive positive change and win new work

How to Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - awestha.momand@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.