Senior Development Project Manager

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. We’re committed to creating benefit for all, in everything we do. 

We’re proud to be a global leader in designing and building sustainable, innovative and vibrant city places. Many of our urban developments across the world have become thriving, iconic destinations that have revitalised cities and delivered lasting social benefit.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Project Manager to join our Brisbane Development team on a 12-month fixed term contract and play a key leadership role in the delivery of a major residential development project.

As Senior Development Project Manager, you will provide leadership and governance across all phases of the development lifecycle, ensuring projects are commercially sound, appropriately de-risked and successfully delivered.

You will act as the critical link between Development, Design, Construction and key stakeholder groups, driving alignment between project vision, commercial objectives, programme, procurement strategy and delivery execution. Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading project delivery strategies and Project Execution Plans

• Driving design management, consultant leadership and design governance

• Managing programme, cost, quality and risk outcomes across the project lifecycle

• Leading procurement strategies, tender processes and commercial negotiations

• Managing planning approvals, authority relationships and external dependencies

• Providing leadership through construction delivery, practical completion and handover

• Mentoring project team members and contributing to development best practice

About You

You are a highly capable project leader with extensive experience managing large-scale property, infrastructure or urban regeneration projects. You are a collaborative leader who balances strategic thinking with practical delivery expertise and thrives in complex development environments. You will also bring:

• 10+ years' experience in project, development, design or delivery management

• Experience leading complex residential developments through design, procurement and delivery

• Strong commercial, contractual and procurement expertise

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams

• Demonstrated experience managing programme, cost, quality, risk and safety outcomes

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Project Management or a related discipline

About us: We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:  

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.  

• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).  

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.