Client Side Project Manager

Opportunity to join a growing consultancy focusing on commonwealth service deed projects!

Your new company

This business is a trusted partner in delivering end-to-end project management services for government and commercial clients. They specialise in complex, sensitive projects under the Commonwealth Property Services Deed, ensuring compliance, transparency, and quality outcomes.


Your new role

As a Client-Side Project Manager, you will lead the planning, procurement, delivery, and operational handover of property and infrastructure projects on behalf of Evolve FM’s clients. This role requires strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

  • Develop project management plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Maintain risk registers and ensure compliance with government frameworks.
  • Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, and administer contracts.
  • Ensure probity and transparency in all procurement activities.
  • Coordinate consultants and contractors, ensuring design integrity and buildability.
  • Monitor progress, manage variations, and resolve issues proactively.
  • Liaise with government agencies, facility managers, and service providers.
  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for steering committees.
  • Oversee commissioning, handover, and defect management.
  • Ensure compliance documentation and asset registers are complete.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in client-side project management.
  • Strong knowledge of government procurement and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Project, Procore, Aconex, InDesign and reporting tools (desirable)


What you'll get in return

  • Work on high-profile government and commercial projects.
  • Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Competitive salary and career development opportunities up to $130,000 + super
  • Extra learning and development opportunities
  • Work for an employer that is highly integrated into the community


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to aedan.jones@hays.com.au or call Aedan on 6112 7683 now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Property & Real Estate
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Property
Pay
$130,000 + super
Ref:
2968288
Closing date
14 Dec 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Aedan Jones, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 61127683

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