Project Manager

Location: Sydney & Regional NSW (Work from Home + Site Travel)

We’re looking for a Project Manager who takes full ownership of project delivery - from planning through to completion - across New South Wales.

KOMPAN is a global leader in playground and outdoor fitness solutions, delivering projects across councils, schools, and commercial environments.

Our focus is on quality delivery, safety, and long-term asset performance - not just installation.

Own Delivery. Drive Outcomes.

We are looking for a Project Manager who can take full ownership of project delivery - not just coordinate it.

This role is responsible for delivering playground and outdoor fitness installations across NSW, managing projects from planning through to completion.

You will manage multiple construction and installation projects, working remotely with frequent site travel. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, manage risk, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with subcontractors, clients, councils, and internal teams to keep sites moving and projects on track.

Further, your responsibilities encompass:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of installation projects across NSW
• Coordinate subcontractors and site-based teams
• Enforce WHS compliance and site safety standards
• Manage schedules, budgets, and project performance
• Track budgets, timelines, and project performance
• Identify and resolve issues early to avoid delays and rework
• Liaise with councils, clients, and stakeholders
• Drive quality outcomes and strong project handovers

Travel and Location

This is a Sydney‑based role with remote working. Frequent travel to metro and regional project sites is required.

Project Manager with Construction-related Management Experience

You are someone who has personally delivered projects and understands what it takes to keep sites moving.

You will bring:

• Experience in construction, civil, landscaping, or installation project management
• Strong working knowledge of WHS requirements
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and hold them accountable
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability

The role requires that you are:

• Based around Sydney
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites (metro and regional)
• Comfortable working from home and managing your own schedule
• Current driver’s licence

What We Offer

• Work-from-home flexibility
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Strong pipeline of projects
• Opportunity to take ownership and make an impact
• Support from a national team

KOMPAN - Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like?

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us?

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply?

Please send us your application with your CV and a short note answering:

“What is the toughest project you’ve delivered, and what did you do to keep it on track?”

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

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KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.