Senior Project Lead / Divisional Manager | High-Rise Landmarks
The Opportunity Our client is a premier, family-owned major property developer in South Australia with a 50-year legacy of shaping the Adelaide skyline. Known for their visionary economic planning and massive land bank, they are currently embarking on an aggressive construction program featuring several major high-rise projects (20+ storeys) in the Adelaide CBD.
Working alongside top-tier architectural studios and builders, this is a rare opportunity for a seasoned construction professional to lead a division and deliver landmark icons from concept to handover.
The Role
As the Senior Project Lead / Divisional Manager, you will hold a pivotal seat within the executive function, reporting directly to the Chairman. You will be responsible for the strategic direction and hands-on execution of the Projects/Developments Division.
This isn't just a "desk job"—it requires a leader who can navigate the boardroom and the construction site with equal proficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
...End-to-End Delivery: Manage multiple high-rise projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Strategic Leadership: Lead, mentor, and performance-manage a dedicated team of construction professionals.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between the Chairman, Executives, consultants, and external builders.
Financial Oversight: Manage project feasibilities, business cases, and financier-funded progress claims ($100M+ scales).
Contract Management: Facilitate engagement with consultants and builders, ensuring "least-risk" contracts for the group.
Quality & Compliance: Maintain rigorous WHS standards and ensure all builds meet National Construction Codes and industry best practices.
About You
To be successful in this role, you must be a heavyweight in the high-rise construction space. You possess an "entrepreneurial" mindset and the technical gravitas to challenge consultants and builders when necessary.
The Major Requirement:
Qualifications & Skills:
Experience: 10+ years in construction project management, specifically in a leadership or "Project Lead" capacity.
Education: Tertiary Qualifications in Building & Construction or Project Management.
Technical Savvy: Sophisticated knowledge of project management methodologies and modern construction software.
Leadership: A collaborative partnering style with the ability to influence outcomes and resolve high-stakes conflicts.
Local Knowledge: Strong working relationships with local building authorities and trade networks is highly regarded.
Why Apply?
Legacy Projects: Play a defining role in a pipeline of 20+ storey developments that will redefine the SA landscape.
Autonomy: Take ownership of a division within a dynamic, family-owned environment where decisions are made quickly.
Top-Tier Collaboration: Work with the best architectural and engineering minds in the country.
Stability: Join a developer with a 50-year history and a significant, high-value land bank in prime CBD and coastal locations.
To apply for this executive-level position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your specific experience with projects exceeding 15 storeys.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
This is an exclusive role being managed by Ezgi Erdogan-Frost at Randstad. If you are looking for a move that respects your expertise and your time, let’s have a confidential discussion.
Contact Ezgi on 0419 381 964 or apply via the link below.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
