Project Leader at HDR ARCHITECTURE INC

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Architecture, Technical delivery, Construction management, Business development, Leadership, Revit, Rhino, Adobe suite, Communication, Problem solving, Negotiation, Team collaboration, Commercial awareness, Mentoring

Industry

Design Services

Description

Position: Project Leader Key Accountabilities: Own and lead project requirements, including coordination of associated disciplines, with a strong focus on delivery through construction and site phases. Develop, assign and manage deliverables across internal and external teams, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, to a high standard, and in line with client expectations. Design Philosophy & Leadership Demonstrate familiarity with Design Philosophy and Leadership expectations and support the Project Director in successful implementation on your project. Technical Delivery Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of technical delivery expectations and support the Project Director in successful implementation on your project. Provide leadership during construction and site phases, including coordination with contractors, resolving site issues, and maintaining design intent through delivery. Project Management Lead day-to-day project delivery, ensuring alignment with programme, quality, and client expectations. Take increasing ownership of project outcomes, supporting the Project Director while operating with a high degree of autonomy. Project Commercial Responsibility Work with the Project Director to manage project financial performance, including fee, resourcing, and profitability. Demonstrate solid commercial awareness and contribute to decision-making that supports successful project outcomes. Business Development Build and maintain a strong industry profile to support new business opportunities Actively identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and contribute to pipeline growth Contribute to Business Development strategies including new business’ strategies, capture plans, competitor analysis and contractor collaborations. Create a market profile to develop industry networks and contacts to help to create new business opportunities for HDR. Attend appropriate networking opportunities to promote HDR in the local market. Culture & Growth Actively participate in office wide initiatives that promote personal and professional staff development. Champion a culture of professionalism, team collaboration and accountability. Model positive and solution-oriented teamwork. Take initiative in seeking out appropriate pathways for professional and self-development. Promote the HDR ‘Core Values’ of Listen First, Design Smart, Push Boundaries, Live the Network, Hold Ourselves Accountable, Push Boundaries. People Management & Leadership Support and mentor team members, offering guidance, sharing knowledge and creating a collaborative project environment. Provide formal and informal leadership within project teams, helping to organise workflows. Recognise and escalate complex or sensitive issues to line management or HR as required. Communicate clearly and frequently with your colleagues, line manager and project teams. Communicate clearly and confidently with external stakeholders. Subject Matter Expertise Communicate clearly and frequently with your colleagues, line manager and project team Develop appropriate strategy of soft and hard communication combination methods to achieve optimum outcomes. Begin to develop effective negotiation skills with the external stakeholders including consultants, clients and contractors to influence required objectives Develop clear and concise summary communication methods to convey complex project issues to studio leadership. Qualifications & Skills Tertiary qualifications in Architecture Typically, 8+ years’ related experience Registered Architect Excellent communication / interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset. Collaborative, proactive and highly organised with good time management. Strong portfolio with a great eye for presentation and attention to detail. A keen interest in personal and professional development. Strong technical skills and proficiency with design software tools including Revit, Rhino and Adobe suite. Role model our HDR Values – Live the Network, Listen first, Hold ourselves accountable, Push Boundaries, Design Smart. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Responsibilities

The Project Leader will own and manage project requirements, coordinating internal and external teams through construction and site phases. They are responsible for project financial performance, business development, and providing leadership to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations.