Project Leader Role
Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in investment management, development, and construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.
About the Position:
We are seeking a highly capable and strategic project leader to oversee the delivery of complex projects from concept through design and construction in Brisbane. This role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards, driving stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with client expectations and business goals.
The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Lead project delivery across all phases: design, construction, and finalization.
* Develop and manage the Design Management Plan and design objectives.
* Coordinate consultant engagement, scope definition, and fee administration.
* Oversee design programs, production schedules, and ensure alignment with construction timelines.
* Drive EHS compliance, Safety in Design, and sustainability targets (e.g., Green Star/NABERS).
* Manage risk assessments, technical reviews, and quality assurance processes.
* Lead procurement strategy and support bid conversion and contract finalization.
* Maintain strong client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
* Oversee financial planning including budgets, cost forecasting, and variation approvals.
* Provide leadership to project teams, establish project vision, and promote collaboration.
* Manage stakeholder engagement strategies and communication protocols.
* Liaise with authorities for approvals and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Conduct site visits, monitor subcontractor performance, and address non-conformances.
* Promote innovation, buildability, and value optimization throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensure performance feedback, team development, and governance standards are upheld.
About You:
We are looking for someone with extensive experience in project management within construction, design, or property development. You should possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage complex design and construction programs, deep understanding of EHS, sustainability, and quality standards, skilled in budget management, cost planning, and financial forecasting, excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, experience in managing consultant teams, client relationships, and project governance, ability to navigate digital platforms, and manage design in a digital environment.
Strategic thinkers with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
* Health and well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.
* Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave, and extensive family support benefits.
* 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
* 3x extra well-being days per year (on top of annual leave).
* A large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.
* Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program, and options for salary sacrificing.
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 workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment, and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain 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 our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.
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