Project Leader

13 hours ago

Collingwood, Victoria, Australia BAR Studio Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

BAR Studio

International, collaborative and culturally engaged, BAR Studio specialises in the design of hotels and resorts throughout the world. Since 2003 we have established a portfolio of refined and sensitively realised projects. We are committed to design responses that form a sense of place, grounding each project in a material and aesthetic landscape. Above all else we value material and spatial quality, detail and the integrity of the designed outcome.

The key to creating successful design outcomes lies in our personal approach and our creative and professional collaboration with strong, cohesive and effective teams. We structure our studio so that key senior members are across all projects, ensuring each project is prioritised company-wide, and our directors and key staff are integrally involved in all aspects of design and delivery.

The Role

We are seeking a
Project Leader
to join our Melbourne studio. Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Leader plays a pivotal role in leading project teams and coordinating delivery across all project phases. You will be responsible for ensuring BAR Studio's design intent is realised in the built form while managing project resources, risks, and budgets to deliver on time and within scope.

This is a role for someone who thrives on balancing design integrity with the practicalities of project delivery, who can both interrogate decision-making and advocate for compromise when required. You will be trusted to build strong relationships with clients and consultants, representing BAR Studio with professionalism and authority.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery from concept to completion, scoping, scheduling and coordinating resources.
  • Manage budgets, costs, risks and contractual obligations, ensuring projects remain profitable and within scope.
  • Safeguard and communicate BAR Studio's design intent to all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate project governance including delivery meetings, reporting, and client engagement.
  • Support and mentor team members, providing feedback, guidance and opportunities for development.
  • Build and maintain strong client and consultant relationships, representing BAR Studio externally.
  • Work collaboratively with Project Directors and Design Leaders to integrate design, delivery, and resourcing strategies.

About You

  • Proven experience in project leadership within architecture or interiors design across all aspects of high-end project delivery.
  • Team Leader - skilled in leading and engaging project staff in high-level performance, creative continuous improvement and self-motivated collaborative teamwork.
  • Effective communicator - capable of communicating (written and spoken in English and Spanish ) clearly and sensitively with clients, operators and consultants.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and political acumen – ability to defend and safeguard design integrity while negotiating outcomes.
  • Business acumen – understanding of financial and commercial principles
  • Strong organisational, budgeting and project coordination skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Bluebeam
  • Knowledge on Total Synergy and SmartSheet, an advantage
  • Experience in high-end hospitality, an advantage

Why Join BAR Studio?

  • The opportunity to work with highly experienced leaders and gain exposure to interesting and complex projects across the globe
  • Join a collaborative and design-driven environment that values creativity and rigour.
  • Opportunity to grow your leadership and client-facing skills in a globally respected studio.
  • Be part of a supportive team that invests in professional development and mentorship.
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental leave

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume and portfolio to Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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