Project Manager (Installation) - Sydney/Central Coast NSW

About Citygreen Systems

Citygreen delivers engineered green infrastructure systems across Australia and internationally. We operate within complex civil and construction environments alongside Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, councils, and consultants.

As we expand our Australian installation capability, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full commercial and delivery ownership of installation projects.

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially driven Project Manager (Installation) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil or construction project delivery.

This is a senior delivery role responsible for protecting margin, managing variations, and controlling multiple concurrent installation projects.

This is not an entry-level or graduate position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of concurrent installation projects across NSW
• Own commercial performance including:
• Variations identification and recovery
• Extension of Time (EOT) implications
• Cost-to-complete forecasting
• Margin protection
• Identify scope gaps and issue variation notices early
• Lead negotiation of variations with head contractors
• Coordinate subcontractors and site activities
• Maintain QA compliance and set-out verification
• Provide weekly reporting on progress, risks, margin, and forecasts
• Ensure WHS compliance and strong site safety practices
• Maintain disciplined and auditable project documentation

What Success Looks Like

• Variations are identified early and successfully recovered
• Accurate forecasting and maintained project margin
• Projects delivered to engineering specifications with minimal defects
• Strong professional relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors
• Effective prioritisation across multiple live projects

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience managing civil or construction installation projects
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and recovering project variations
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Strong commercial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, margin control)
• Ability to confidently interpret civil and structural drawings
• Experience operating in live Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environments
• White Card (required)
• Current driver’s licence (required)

Desirable

• Civil Engineering or Construction/Project Management qualification
• First Aid certification
• Experience in civil infrastructure, landscape construction, or engineered systems installation
• Experience with contract administration under AS contracts

Location & Travel

• Based in Sydney NSW or Central Coast NSW
• Regular travel across Greater Sydney
• Periodic travel to ACT and regional NSW
• Occasional overnight stays required

Applicants must have demonstrated ownership of project financial performance including direct accountability for margin outcomes.