Project Manager

About us

Aphise is an emerging forward-thinking recruitment consultancy that seamlessly merges recruitment with psychology, facilitating companies in the acquisition and retention of top-tier talent. Our primary objective is to enhance our clients' business and elevate the recruitment process by delivering substantial value.

About our client

Our client is a is a privately owned, Tier 2 developer–builder based in Sydney, specialising in ultra–high–end waterfront luxury homes.

One of Sydney's go-to names for $20m–$55m waterfront houses and $10m–$25m luxury apartment builds.

All development managed in-house, with construction of their own projects plus select landmark waterfronts.

18-person head office with long-tenured staff (4–10+ years) and extremely low turnover.

Culture: family-oriented, hardworking, humble, zero-ego, passionate, energetic.

Led by a hands-on founder with a background in QS and construction management, our client has built a strong reputation in the luxury residential market by obsessing over design detail, build quality, and client experience.

About the role

As a Project Manager – Luxury Waterfront Residential, you will take full ownership of end-to-end delivery for boutique, ultra-high-end homes and small luxury apartment projects in the Eastern Suburbs/Northern Suburbs and Sydney CBD.

You will:

• Lead projects from early design coordination through to completion and handover
• Ensure seamless integration of design, procurement, construction, and delivery on highly detailed, architect-designed builds
• Work closely with the Director, Development Manager, consultants, and high-net-worth clients to deliver uncompromising quality
• Drive program, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder management on complex waterfront and high-spec residential sites

This is a full-time role for someone who is hungry, humble, switched on, and wants to grow with a tightly knit business rather than disappear inside a big Tier 1.

Experience required:

• Solid experience as a Project Manager delivering boutique, high-spec residential projects (waterfront homes, high-end duplexes, or small luxury apartment blocks)
• Proven track record managing projects in the $5m–$20m+ range (or similar) from structure through to high-end finishes
• Background with boutique builders or developers known for quality, not volume

Strong capability in:

• Programming and construction sequencing
• Design coordination with architects/engineers/interior designers
• Managing subcontractors and site teams on detailed builds
• Quality control, defect management, and client expectations at the luxury level
• Experience with complex residential builds (e.g. basements, difficult sites, waterfront conditions, high-end finishes) is highly regarded
• Most importantly, you bring the right attitude: hungry to learn, zero ego, accountable, and proud of the work you put your name to.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and drive the project from pre-construction through to completion, with clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables
• Integrate design, procurement, and construction, ensuring buildability and quality are considered at every stage
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams – site managers, foremen, consultants, and subcontractors – to keep the project aligned with program and budget
• Own design reviews with architects and engineers to proactively resolve details, clashes, and buildability issues before they hit site
• Manage tendering and procurement for key trades, ensuring the right subcontractors are engaged for high-spec work
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and providing clear, honest communication throughout the project
• Monitor cost and risk, working closely with the Director and commercial support to protect margin while maintaining quality
• Drive quality and finish to the standard expected of ultra-luxury homes and apartments – no shortcuts
• Champion safety and compliance across all site activities
• Promote continuous improvement, bringing ideas to refine processes, details, and delivery on future projects
• Foster a collaborative, low-ego team culture, setting the standard for professionalism and accountability on site

Qualifications & skills:

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building or similar – or a strong trade background with proven project management experience

Strong understanding of:

• Australian NCC and relevant residential building codes
• High-end residential construction methodology
• Waterproofing, structure, services coordination, and premium finishes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, detail focused, and able to run a job without drama or excuses
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on boutique environment where decisions are made quickly and everyone is accountable

How to apply

Please apply via Seek. If you have any questions, please email Lujane at or call on