Development Project Manager – Apartments (Client-Side)
Location: Adelaide, SA
Contract Duration: 3-Month Initial Engagement (Immediate Start)
Sector: State Government
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Development Project Manager to lead medium-density residential developments (townhouses and apartments) across a major government housing program.
This role manages projects through all phases of the development lifecycle—including site feasibility, planning and approvals, procurement, design management, stakeholder engagement, construction delivery, and project close-out.
Working within a multi-disciplinary development team, you will manage several projects simultaneously, ensuring outcomes meet commercial, program, quality, social, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Development Management: Lead end-to-end delivery of medium-density residential developments from project inception through to completion. Develop feasibility models, business cases, delivery strategies, programs, and budgets.
Design & Planning Leadership: Coordinate consultant teams (architects, planners, engineers) and oversee preparation of development concepts and approval submissions.
Procurement & Commercial Management: Manage procurement processes for consultants, development partners, and builders in accordance with government requirements. Assess variations, claims, and commercial risks.
Construction & Delivery Oversight: Monitor construction activities to ensure scope, quality, program, and budget objectives are met. Oversee handover and defects management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across government agencies, local councils, consultants, and industry partners. Prepare executive reports and high-level briefings.
Key Requirements
Experience: Demonstrated experience managing residential development projects (specifically medium-density, townhouses, or apartments) through planning, design, and delivery phases.
Local Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of South Australia’s planning, development, and building approval systems.
Commercial Acumen: Proven capability in managing project budgets, procurement, contracts, variations, and commercial risk.
Stakeholder Management: High-level negotiation skills with experience in complex stakeholder environments and preparing executive/government briefings.
Availability: Available to commence within the next 1 to 2 weeks.
Qualifications (Desirable)
Degree qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
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