Project Manager - Development Services

About Us 

pitt&sherry is an Australian-owned engineering and environmental consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services throughout Australia. With seven offices throughout Australia our team work on projects that transform and improve the lives of Australians every day. 

The Opportunity: 

We have ambitious plans to grow our Development Services portfolio, and this is an exciting time to join as we launch into our 2030 strategy! This role can be based in Hobart or Melbourne

• Project Management: Engage in the end-to-end delivery of development and infrastructure projects, from feasibility through to construction and handover. Prepare and manage project documentation including scopes, schedules, budgets, risk registers, procurement plans, and tender submissions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, councils, government authorities, consultants, and contractors. Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (engineering, planning, surveying, environmental) to ensure integrated and timely project outcomes.
• Financial and Commercial Management: Manage project financial performance including forecasting, resource planning, reporting, and commercial risk.
• Business Development: Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Leadership: Lead and deliver multidisciplinary development and infrastructure projects within Tasmania and other states. Demonstrate initiative and autonomy while applying sound judgement across diverse technical and planning domains. Also provide leadership to project teams including mentoring junior team members.

What you bring: 

• Project Management Expertise: 5 + years strong project management capability, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve competing priorities with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical, planning, and regulatory information effectively. Demonstrated understanding of local development approval processes and infrastructure planning in Tasmania (or other states) is desirable.
• Financial Acumen: Financial and commercial acumen with an understanding of project profitability, cost control, and contract administration.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and client presentations.
• Organisational Skills: Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with competing deadlines.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Strong leadership, mentoring, and team coordination skills.

Why join us: 

• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social functions to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognized, and you can truly make a difference.
• Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.