Specialist Project Manager

Sydney CBD

Construction Services - COO/Professional Services/Chief Operations Office

Full Time/Permanent

155,826 - $174,619 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The Chief Operations Office delivers major building, infrastructure, park and streetscape projects across the city. With a works program valued at up to $200 million, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Specialist Project Manager to join the team.

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:

• developing and delivering a range of projects by using your knowledge of the Building and Construction Industry

• coordinating design, tendering for and managing contractors,

• providing technical direction and ensuring projects are delivered within pre-determined limits of time, cost and quality

• collaborating and managing client and project needs using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

We're looking for someone with:

• experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, including roads, cycleways, public domain, and parks or open space projects within a built environment

• proven project management experience, with the ability to deliver capital works projects on time, within budget and to a high standard

• strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams

• experience managing project risks, budgets, procurement and contract administration

• relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Civil, structural or Services Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

While this role requires a strong civil infrastructure background, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle and must be capable of overseeing projects that also include building, engineering and landscape components.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 18th August 2026

For more information, contact Tony Moore, Construction Services Manager on 02 9246 7802

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance

• Collaborative approach to flexible working

• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program

• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

• Long service and employee recognition awards

• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families

• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

• Part-time and job-sharing options available

• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

• Recognised family inclusive workplace

• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.

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