Redpath Partners is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of two high-security office fit-out projects, one in Melbourne and one in Sydney.

These projects sit within the high-security office sector and require an experienced delivery leader with the capability to manage complex commercial fitouts in security-sensitive environments. Working closely with Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors, consultants and key stakeholders, you will provide strategic direction and oversee the successful delivery of each project from construction through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction professional with strong project leadership, commercial acumen and experience delivering complex office fit-outs, ideally within high-security or similarly regulated environments.

Both projects are scheduled to run through to the end of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and accountability for the delivery of high-security office fit-out projects in Melbourne and Sydney.
Manage project scope, programme, budget, quality, risk and safety to achieve agreed project outcomes.
Lead and coordinate Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
Oversee construction delivery, procurement, project controls and reporting.
Manage client relationships and stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.
Ensure compliance with security protocols, regulatory requirements, building standards and project specifications.
Identify and mitigate delivery risks, proactively resolving issues affecting programme, cost or quality.
Drive collaboration across project teams, contractors and stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum.
Monitor contractor performance, contractual obligations, variations and commercial outcomes.
Lead project governance, progress reporting and escalation of critical issues.
Oversee commissioning, completion, defect management and final handover.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated experience as a Project Director or equivalent senior delivery leader within the construction and fit-out sector.
A proven track record delivering complex commercial office fitouts.
Experience managing Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors across significant construction projects.
Exposure to high-security office environments, government facilities or other security-sensitive projects will be highly regarded.
Strong commercial, contractual, programme management and project controls capabilities.
The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in complex project environments.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a strong commitment to safety, quality and delivery excellence.

Essential Requirements

First-Level Security Clearance .
Availability to commit to a project programme extending through to December 2027.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity to deliver two significant projects within the high-security office fit-out sector , working with established construction contractors and key stakeholders across Melbourne and Sydney.

If you bring the technical expertise, leadership capability and commercial discipline to deliver complex, security-sensitive office environments, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical projects through to successful completion.

If this is of interest, please send across a copy of your CV to phil@redpathpartners.com

Provide overall leadership and accountability for the delivery of high-security office fit-out projects in Melbourne and Sydney.
Manage project scope, programme, budget, quality, risk and safety to achieve agreed project outcomes.
Lead and coordinate Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
Oversee construction delivery, procurement, project controls and reporting.
Manage client relationships and stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.
Ensure compliance with security protocols, regulatory requirements, building standards and project specifications.
Identify and mitigate delivery risks, proactively resolving issues affecting programme, cost or quality.
Drive collaboration across project teams, contractors and stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum.
Monitor contractor performance, contractual obligations, variations and commercial outcomes.
Lead project governance, progress reporting and escalation of critical issues.
Oversee commissioning, completion, defect management and final handover.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated experience as a Project Director or equivalent senior delivery leader within the construction and fit-out sector.
A proven track record delivering complex commercial office fitouts.
Experience managing Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors across significant construction projects.
Exposure to high-security office environments, government facilities or other security-sensitive projects will be highly regarded.
Strong commercial, contractual, programme management and project controls capabilities.
The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in complex project environments.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a strong commitment to safety, quality and delivery excellence.

Essential Requirements