Project Manager - Technical Due Diligence

Our client is a Tier 1 global leader in logistics and industrial warehouse development, with a rapidly growing presence across the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on strategic investment, sustainable design, and operational excellence, the organisation is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge warehousing infrastructure to support evolving supply chain needs.

Based in Sydney, this pivotal role will lead the end-to-end delivery of technical due diligence and building condition surveys across a growing portfolio of industrial assets. Working in close collaboration with investment, development, and asset management teams, the Project Manager will play a key role in evaluating potential acquisitions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving value through technical insight. This role offers exposure to regional expansion initiatives and high-level decision-making within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

🔹 Key Responsibilities 

Technical Due Diligence & Survey Management

• Lead pre-acquisition, acquisition, and end-of-lease building surveys across industrial assets
• Conduct site inspections and technical assessments to inform investment decision-making
• Oversee ESG reviews, environmental due diligence, and soil testing with specialist consultants

Project & Risk Oversight

• Identify and communicate technical risks and mitigation strategies to investment stakeholders
• Monitor regulatory and technical developments impacting asset performance and compliance
• Track project KPIs, timelines, and budgets; implement corrective actions as needed

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with development and asset teams to assess feasibility, CAPEX, and regulatory parameters
• Evaluate third-party technical proposals and ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions
• Define scopes of work and support procurement of consultants and contractors

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver high-quality technical reports and insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Assess variations and ensure timely communication of cost/schedule impacts

🔹 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial real estate or construction project management
• Proven expertise in technical due diligence and building surveys across Australia
• Strong knowledge of local planning codes, engineering compliance, and industrial build standards
• Familiarity with acquisition, forward funding, and industrial development processes
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement capability
• Understanding of ESG principles and sustainable construction practices
• Excellent reporting and communication skills
• Fluency in English essential; additional Asian language proficiency highly regarded
• Independent, results-driven, and able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a regional context