🧭 Director — Project Management & Consultancy in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Employers in Sydney hiring this role typically need: lead PMC assignments, project delivery teams, client coordination and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project management consultancy (PMC) assignments end to end
• Guide and staff project delivery teams
• Coordinate with clients, designers and contractors
• Track operational, cost and schedule performance

Skills employers look for

• PMC experience on large projects
• Team leadership and resourcing
• Client management
• Contract and schedule oversight

Tools and standards

• Cost and earned-value dashboards
• Stage-gate and assurance frameworks
• Primavera P6 and MS Project

Typical deliverables

• Risk and issue registers
• Lessons-learned and closeout reports
• Project execution and management plans

How success is measured

• Team utilisation and retention
• Quality of reporting and governance
• On-time and on-budget delivery

Common challenges

• Aligning clients, designers and contractors
• Controlling scope changes

Hiring tip

Review one or two past PMC assignments, including what went wrong and how it was fixed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director, Project Management & Consultancy cost in Sydney?

Indicative Director, Project Management & Consultancy rates for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia are about $85–$260 per hour, or $11,050–$33,800 per month for regular work.

What does a Director, Project Management & Consultancy do in Sydney?

Lead PMC assignments, project delivery teams, client coordination and operational performance. Typical work includes lead project management consultancy (PMC) assignments end to end, guide and staff project delivery teams and coordinate with clients, designers and contractors.

What qualifications are usual for a Director, Project Management & Consultancy?

Engineering or construction management degree; PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is a plus; 10+ years leading PMC or owner's-representative work.

Can I hire a Director, Project Management & Consultancy for Sydney remotely?

Often yes. Time-zone distance is the main factor, so look for async-friendly candidates and clear written reporting. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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