Lead end-to-end delivery of 15+ storey projects across a secured pipeline
Exciting Adelaide projects and Relocation Opportunity
Competitive package for proven high-rise capability

About the Role

An opportunity to step into a true client-side Senior Project Manager role, overseeing multiple concurrent projects from feasibility through handover. You’ll be actively driving program discipline, cost control, documentation quality and risk management while coordinating consultants, challenging builder claims, and ensuring outcomes that protect and enhance developer margin.
The culture is hands‑on, commercial and solutions‑focused, with direct access to decision‑makers and a long‑term development mindset.

Duties

Lead delivery of construct-only and D&C high‑rise residential projects (15–30+ levels), plus mid‑rise and other assets
Own program and cost: interrogate feasibility, protect margin, identify 1–2% savings through design/procurement optimisation
Challenge claims: assess and negotiate builder claims, variations and EOTs; ensure meeting minutes are detailed and defensible
Coordinate consultants: drive documentation integrity, oversee design coordination and technical compliance
Approvals & compliance: manage planning pathways (including SCAP and council interfaces), codes, WHS and environmental obligations
Quality & reporting: implement QA/QC, guide monthly financial reporting (internal and funder requirements), prepare financier progress claims with QS
Leadership: mentor and direct project/construction teams; embed best‑practice project management and continuous improvement
Stakeholder engagement: maintain strong communication with owners/executives, consultants, authorities and contractors

Skills and Experience

5+ years in vertical construction with proven delivery of 15+ storey buildings (Tier 1/2 builder and/or established developer background ideal)
Deep understanding of programming, sequencing and basement staging, with the ability to run multiple projects concurrently
Strong commercial acumen: confident challenging QS positions, builder claims and procurement strategies
Exposure to Adelaide planning pathways and experience managing SCAP and council processes
Advanced project management methodologies and industry best practice; excellent documentation control
Strong contractor leadership and external stakeholder management; solution‑driven under pressure
Tech‑savvy: Microsoft Office and relevant construction/project software
Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Building & Construction or Project Management (required)
Licences/Checks: Current driver’s licence and police clearance (or ability to obtain)

This role will suit: a direct communicator who takes ownership, is commercially assertive yet collaborative, and is comfortable working closely with business owners on fast‑moving, complex projects.

How to Apply

Please call James Amos on 0434 677 266 or hit APPLY NOW.

All applications to Gough Recruitment stay confidential and will not be discussed without your consent. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only Australian permanent residents need apply.

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Consultant

jamos@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4005250
Profession:ConstructionSENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 23rd Feb, 2026

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