Senior Project Manager - Health

Location: Sydney, Australia

Remote Type: On-Site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager - Health

Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Manager provides project management experience to designated projects and assignments for a particular client account, property portfolio, or large facility/complex through interaction with the client, property or facility management team, and project management staff

Job Description

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and bring proven experience delivering projects within healthcare facilities or similarly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic project leadership — Drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and governance across multiple concurrent projects

• Healthcare stakeholder management — Engage clinical teams, facility managers, contractors, and internal C&W service lines

• Contractor & consultant oversight — Lead procurement, contract administration, performance management, and delivery quality

• Risk, WHS & compliance — Ensure strict adherence to healthcare regulations, infection control protocols, and building codes

• Financial & commercial control — Manage budgets, variations, cost reviews, and commercial impacts

• Reporting & governance — Provide structured reporting across design, construction, and operational phases

About You

You are an experienced project leader with the capability to operate confidently in complex, high‑risk environments. You bring:

• Australian Citizenship (mandatory)

• Healthcare project delivery experience (mandatory)

• 7+ years’ experience in project management within construction, engineering, or healthcare

• Strong leadership capability with experience managing consultants and contractors

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen

• Ability to manage risk, compliance, and operational constraints in live facilities

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

• Experience delivering fit‑outs, refurbishments, building services upgrades, or capital works programs

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

You’ll join a global leader in property and project delivery, working within a high‑performing team that supports essential healthcare operations. We offer:

• Exposure to complex, meaningful projects

• A collaborative and supportive culture

• Professional development and career progression

• The opportunity to influence outcomes across major healthcare facilities

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a senior project professional ready to take on a role with scale, complexity, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or Request a confidential discussion.

 

 

 

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.

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