Associate Director - Construction Risk

MaxCap Group is one of Australia’s leading real estate investment managers, trusted by investors across the globe.

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Construction Risk team in Sydney. In this role, you will provide expert construction risk advice across a portfolio of major development projects, working alongside some of the industry's most experienced investment, credit and risk professionals. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction, development or quantity surveying professional looking to apply their technical expertise within a leading commercial real estate debt and investment platform.

The Role:

Reporting to the Construction Risk Director, you will play a key role in assessing, managing and monitoring construction risk across a portfolio of development projects. Working closely with Investment, Credit and Legal teams, you will provide construction risk expertise throughout the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence and credit assessment through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess construction risk on new lending opportunities and existing projects.
• Conduct site inspections and review development feasibilities.
• Assess builders, developers and key project participants.
• Review consultant, QS and project reports and identify emerging risks.
• Manage drawdowns, contingency releases and project monitoring.
• Provide input into credit submissions and investment memoranda.
• Build strong relationships with borrowers, consultants and investors.

About You:

• Background in quantity surveying, project management, property development or construction risk.
• Strong commercial property and construction knowledge.
• Experience reviewing development projects from a financier, consultant or developer perspective.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or a related discipline.

About Us:

MaxCap Group currently manages more than $7b of commercial real estate debt and equity. We operate nationally, delivering investment management and loan origination services to superannuation, sovereign fund and institutional investors, as well as high-net-worth individuals and family offices across the globe.

Why MaxCap:

• The opportunity to work on market-leading commercial real estate transactions and projects.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where ideas are encouraged and everyone has a voice.
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning.
• Competitive remuneration and a range of employee benefits, including wellbeing allowance and paid parental leave.
• Employee-led committees and initiatives that foster connection, inclusion and community.
• A values-driven workplace where people are empowered to succeed.

Our Values:

At MaxCap, our culture is shaped by five core values:

• Partnership – We’re here for them
• Collaboration – We run as one
• Responsibility – See it, own it, do it
• Adaptiveness – One step ahead
• Ambition – Energised by possibility

If you're looking to apply your construction expertise in a dynamic investment environment and make a meaningful impact on complex real estate transactions, we'd love to hear from you.