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Project Director | Exciting Leadership Opportunity | Deliver Landmark End-of-Trip & Workplace Fit-Out ProjectsSalary Range: $160K + SuperDepartment: Project DeliveryReports To: Managing DirectorLocation: Projects = Greater Sydney Region. Office based in CBDEmployment Type: Full-Time & PermanentI am partnering with a leading design-and-build business to recruit a Project Director for their Sydney operations. This is a rare opportunity for a delivery-driven leader to take full ownership of complex subcontract trade packages and deliver high-quality end-of-trip facilities and modern workplace fit-out solutions across Australia. This role is suited to someone in their peak, hungry, accountable, commercially sharp, and ready to build something meaningful rather than maintain the status quo.The OpportunityReporting directly to the Managing Director, the Project Director will own end-to-end delivery performance across a national project portfolio. You will lead multiple concurrent fitout and joineryheavy projects, many within tight site windows and complex Tier 1 and Tier 2 builder environments.This is a subcontract delivery leadership role, not a headcontract D&C position. You will be responsible for derisking projects before contract execution, enforcing commercial discipline, and ensuring delivery excellence through strong sequencing, contract management, and team leadership.You will lead a small, highperforming delivery team, work closely with builders, consultants, and supply partners, and continue the transition to outsourced manufacturing and thirdparty logistics. This role offers genuine influence over delivery standards, systems, and culture.Key ResponsibilitiesDelivery & Commercial LeadershipAct as the subcontract delivery lead on complex trade packages within Tier 1 and Tier 2 builder environments.Review, negotiate, and approve contracts with a strong focus on scope clarity, sequencing risk, LDs, EOTs, notice regimes, and commercial protection.Derisk projects prior to signing through robust contract reviews, program analysis, and interface planning.Enforce contracts and protect margin while maintaining credible, professional relationships with builders and clients.Program, Sequencing & Technical ControlDevelop and control detailed delivery programmes accounting for short site windows, long lead items, shopdrawing cutoff dates, and trade stacking.Establish clear sequences across design, shop drawings, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and site installation.Oversee shop drawings to ensure technical accuracy, coordination with other trades, compliance with specifications, and alignment with construction programmes.Apply strong fitout and joinery knowledge across finishes, tolerances, lead times, and trade interfaces.MultiProject & Financial ManagementManage a live portfolio of 1015 concurrent projects, including several large, complex jobs across multiple states.Monitor cost performance, variations, progress claims, and cash flow to ensure profitability and financial accuracy.Translate pipeline forecasts into actionable delivery plans, resource allocation, and project setups.People & Culture LeadershipLead, coach, and develop the delivery team, putting the right people in the right seats and lifting performance standards.Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, commercial awareness, and continuous improvement.Set clear expectations and hold both internal teams and external partners accountable for outcomes.Systems, Process & Supply ChainLead the continued transition to outsourced manufacturing and thirdparty logistics models.Support ERP and projectmanagement system integration to improve visibility, reporting, and delivery control.Refine delivery processes, tools, and documentation to drive efficiency, consistency, and repeatability.Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong working relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders, consultants, suppliers, and logistics partners.Be Sydneybased and visible, close to builders, sites, and key projects with interstate travel as required.Project Types You''ll DeliverCustom workplace storage and locker systems with integrated power and chargingPremium commercial office fitouts and basebuild redevelopmentsSustainable commuting infrastructure and stateoftheart endoftrip facilities, including bike parking systems, lockers and storage, and showers and change roomsAbout YouExtensive delivery or project leadership experience within construction, fitout, or joineryled subcontract environments.Proven experience running complex trade packages for Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders.Strong contract and risk capability, with deep understanding of LDs, EOTs, notice regimes, scope definition, and sequencing risk.Highly program and sequencingfocused, comfortable managing tight site constraints and long lead times.Fluent in shop drawings, finishes, tolerances, and coordination with other trades.Confident managing multiple concurrent projects across states.A strong people leader who lifts standards and builds highperforming teams.Buildercredible but commercially tough, you collaborate well but protect margin and enforce contracts.Based in Sydney and willing to travel interstate as and when required.In your peak. Motivated, accountable, and ready to make a lasting impact.Why You''ll Want This RoleLead landmark projects that redefine endoftrip facilities and modern workplace environments.Take real ownership of delivery, commercial outcomes, and team performance.Influence systems, processes, and delivery standards across a national business.Work with a collaborative, highperforming team that values accountability, curiosity, and execution.Salary package of $160K + Super.Apply NowClick APPLY to submit your CV. For a confidential discussion, contact: Mathew Clemans on [email protected]#J-18808-Ljbffr