Development Project Manager, Premium Office Buildings

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dexus Full time

About Dexus

Dexus is a leading Australasian fully integrated real asset group, managing a high-quality portfolio valued at $57.1 billion. Our strength and quality of relationships are central to our success, connected to our purpose: Unlock potential, create tomorrow.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager / Project Director for a 12-month Fixed Term contract. You will be responsible for project and team success in executing on the project strategy, against agreed milestones and metrics, bringing it all together through to handover and customer onboarding.

You will make an impact by:

  • Leading performance of the development while establishing a project culture that unifies the project team, drives continuous improvement, and team professional development.
  • Providing exemplary people management and team leadership skills which promote corporate goals and values, while permitting personal development, growth, and experience for team members.
  • Maintaining responsibility for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, forward planning, monitoring commercial requirements, and ensuring program compliance.
  • Managing stakeholder communication channels (internally and externally) including providing clear, effective, and engaging communication materials distributed to various stakeholder groups across a range of channels to archive various communication goals.
  • Fostering overarching relationships with and between the Contractor, Project team, incoming Customers, and Principal to develop a collaborative 'best for project' outcome.
  • Maintaining oversight and managing compliance with all agreements (including Agreements for Lease), appointments, and engagements on behalf of the Owners, as necessary to complete the development and onboarding of commercial tenants.
  • Oversight and management of project completion and project certification – completion of base building works, testing, commissioning (including all building technology), documentation, handover. Coordination of Superintendent, Independent Certifiers, and other statutory stakeholders. Establishment of defect management process.
  • Overseeing delivery and compliance of Agreement for Leases, onboarding customer fitout contractors, coordination of fitout and base building works through to fitout completion, and oversight of fitout completion and reinstatement of base building conditions.

Your Background

You are a highly experienced Senior Development Manager with a strong background in construction, particularly in premium grade office buildings. You will bring at least 12 years' experience in project delivery, with a proven track record of successfully closing out and handing over complex projects with tier 1 contractors.

Why Choose Dexus?

We offer a unique culture and spirit that differentiates us from others. Together, we take pride in our values: rally to achieve together and build trust through action. As an employee of Dexus, you will benefit from:

  • Wellbeing Matters: Enjoy a Wellbeing Allowance, extra annual leave days (our exclusive 'Dexus' days), and our holistic Safe and Well program. Your health and happiness are a priority.
  • Continuous Growth: Enhance your career with professional development, memberships, and study assistance. We invest in your learning journey.
  • Inclusive Environment: Our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ staff earned us Silver Employer Status in the AWEI 2024. We foster an inclusive environment where each individual feels recognised and appreciated.
  • Sustainability Focus: Dexus is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. Align your personal values with your professional endeavours.
  • Parents@Work: Supporting parents and carers through coaching and education. We understand the importance of work-life integration.

Our salary range for this role is approximately $180,000 - $220,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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