Senior Project Manager

At RM Watson, we specialise in delivering complex remedial and façade projects across live, operational, and technically demanding environments. Renowned for our expertise, quality workmanship, and commitment to safety, we partner with leading clients to restore, strengthen, and enhance the longevity and performance of their built assets.

Our success is founded on a commitment to quality, innovation, and disciplined project delivery. We uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused culture that empowers our people to perform at their best.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide leadership across major projects and complex remedial works. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving project performance, strengthening client relationships, mentoring high-performing teams, and contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the business.

The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of major projects or a portfolio of complex remedial works, holding overall accountability for safety, quality, program, and financial performance. The role oversees project teams from inception to completion, ensuring all works comply with contractual, legislative, and RM Watson requirements. The position drives project planning, financial management, contract management, risk management, procurement, and resource coordination, while maintaining strong WHS, quality, and compliance standards. As the senior delivery lead, the Senior Project Manager manages client and stakeholder relationships, resolves complex issues or disputes, and ensures accurate reporting and governance across all assigned projects. Assist with technical issues and support/mentor project team members.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience delivering remedial or façade projects in live or complex environments
• Proven capability managing projects valued at $5M+
• Demonstrated strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCA, remedial construction techniques, and industry standards
• Demonstrated leadership of internal teams and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• High-level problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Project or similar)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current White Card (Construction Induction Card)
• First aid

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualifications in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related discipline
• Intermediate skills with Procore or a similar project management system
• Familiarity with Signonsite or similar
• Experience in early contractor involvement (ECI) or consultancy-led project advisory roles
• Working at heights
• Exposure to legal or claims processes related to building defects or rectification projects
• Experience in working with large real estate investment managers or property investment funds
• Solid understanding of Australian construction contracts

Next Steps We are looking for a capable Senior Project Manager who takes pride in delivering quality outcomes and enjoys working in complex environments. If you are willing to step up, take ownership, and be part of a high performing team, we'd like to hear from you. Click the apply button!

Pre-employment Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks.

RM Watson does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruitment agencies. We kindly request that recruiters do not contact us in relation to this vacancy. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RM Watson will be considered the property of RM Watson and will be treated as direct applications without any obligation for payment of referral fees.

• Access to our Discretionary Employee Bonus Scheme
• We are open to discussing flexible or modified working arrangements for the right candidate, including school-hours schedules
• Opportunity to influence delivery at a portfolio and strategic level
• Collaborative, values‑driven environment with strong executive visibility
• Competitive remuneration aligned to senior experience
• Company Employee Assistance Program
• Mobile phone allowance