Job Title
Senior Project ManagerJob Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Project & Development Services team in Canberra. This role leads high‑value capital works projects and supports major operational changes across diverse client portfolios.As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex projects across sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Aged Care, Education, Mining, Health, Hospitality, Agribusiness and Defence. You will manage end‑to‑end project lifecycles, ensuring quality, compliance, and exceptional client outcomes.
Job Description
Australian Citizenship Required
NV1 Clearance preferred
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage high‑value projects from inception to completion
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and reporting
Coordinate consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Provide expert guidance aligned with the C&W PM Framework
Prepare documentation across all project phases (concept to construction)
Support business development and client presentations
Mentor and guide junior project staff
Ensure compliance with government regulations and internal governance
About You
Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
7+ years experience in project management within construction/engineering
3+ years supervisory or team‑lead experience
Strong communication, leadership, and client‑facing capability
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
Experience delivering large‑scale capital works programs
Why Join Us
Cushman & Wakefield delivers strategic, high‑impact projects across Australia. You’ll work with a collaborative team, contribute to major capital programs, and grow your career within a global organisation.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Skills Required
- Australian citizenship
- NV1 security clearance
- Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- 7+ years project management experience in construction/engineering
- 3+ years supervisory or team‑lead experience
- Strong communication, leadership, and client‑facing capability
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
- Experience delivering large‑scale capital works programs
- Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and reporting
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
Cushman & Wakefield Insights
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
