• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to influence and secure landmark projects across NSW
• Collaborative culture with experienced leaders and high performing teams

Project Manager | New Business

The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprising three major companies, Icon, Minicon and Barpa, employs over 800 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. With a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors and regions, we offer outstanding opportunities to work on some of the most complex and rewarding projects in the market.

Backed by one of the world's top 20 construction companies, the progressive and sustainability focused Kajima Corporation, Icon Group is one of the largest construction providers in Australasia, currently delivering more than 85 projects valued between $50 million and $800 million.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Coordinator to join our New Business team in Sydney. This role will play a key part in securing future work across a diverse range of sectors by leading projects through the preconstruction phase, from early client engagement and bid strategy through to ECI, design development and successful project award.

Working closely with our operations, estimating, design and commercial teams, you will be responsible for driving winning outcomes while building strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ECI and preconstruction projects from opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to create value and secure repeat business.
• Manage design development processes, consultant engagement and project coordination during preconstruction.
• Oversee project programming, risk management, methodology development and tender submissions.
• Facilitate workshops with clients, consultants and subcontractors to drive innovation and project outcomes.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to strategic pursuits across key sectors.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture.
• Ensure all submissions align with client requirements, project objectives and company governance standards.

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering major construction projects or managing projects through preconstruction, ECI and tender phases.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery models, design management and commercial principles.
• Experience engaging directly with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially astute with strong problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Experience within commercial, residential, health, education, government or mixed use projects valued at $100 million+ will be highly regarded.

Benefits and perks:

• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
• Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme
• Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
• Sporting and Social events
• Professional Memberships
• Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health

How to apply
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background.

Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may approached directly.