Facilities Manager - Join Before Completion & Take Ownership

Facilities Manager - Join Before Completion & Take Ownership

Paddington, Sydney
Full-time | $180k–$200k package

This isn’t a standard Facilities Manager role.

You won’t just inherit a building - you’ll help shape it before it opens, then take full ownership once it’s operational.

We’re working on a major redevelopment of a 33,000sqm multi-use precinct in Paddington, with practical completion targeted for 2027.

The successful candidate will join during the final stages of construction, working closely with the project team to understand the site, manage contractors, and set everything up for a smooth transition into operations.

The opportunity:

This is a rare chance to:

• Get involved during the build phase

• Learn the site inside out before handover

• Set up contracts, systems, and suppliers your way

• Then step into a full Facilities Manager role post-completion

The site:

A large-scale community and sporting precinct including:

• Natural turf sports field

• Aquatic facilities (lap pool + learn to swim)

• Basketball courts

• Gym, café, bar, dining & function spaces

• Commercial and community facilities

You’ll be managing a complex, high-profile environment, not a standard single-asset site.

Your role:

Initially:

• Manage contractors through final build stages

• Oversee defects and liability period

• Set up service contracts and suppliers

• Support commissioning and handover

Then:

• Take full ownership of facilities operations

• Manage all contractors, compliance, and maintenance

• Oversee specialist systems (including aquatic plant)

• Lead ongoing improvements and performance of the site

What we’re looking for:

• Facilities Management experience across complex sites

• Comfortable working in a project / build environment

• Strong contractor and stakeholder management

• Experience across multiple asset types (ideally sport, leisure, or mixed-use)

• Ability to take ownership and build systems from the ground up

• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware

Why this role stands out:

Most FM roles are reactive.

This one isn’t.

You’ll:

• Be involved before the doors open

• Set the standards, contracts, and systems

• Then run a flagship site long-term

What’s on offer:

$180k-$200k total package (inclusive)
High-profile, landmark development
Long-term ownership of a major site
Autonomy to shape how the facility is run
Support from senior leadership

Apply now

If you want a role where you actually build something - not just maintain it - apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.