Project Management

Our Project Management Services

At Cushman & Wakefield Australia, we are more than project management consultants – we are relentless drivers of your project’s success.

Our tailored, end-to-end project management, development, and consultancy services meet the unique and evolving needs of commercial real estate investors and occupiers across the country.

Whether you’re working on a project in Melbourne’s CBD, a mixed-use development in regional NSW, or a complex industrial redevelopment, our integrated teams ensure seamless coordination and consistency throughout, from planning to final handover.

We manage every detail, from site selection and feasibility analysis to design, procurement, and risk mitigation, ensuring each phase aligns with your strategic goals and company culture. Our services include everything from securing planning approvals to tenant fit-outs, and optimising value at every stage.

With experience across various industries, including data centers, logistics, and industrial, we bring the knowledge and expertise you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Turning Your Vision into Reality

When we take on your project, we treat it as our own, dedicating ourselves to its success. We set clear milestones, define approval pathways, and ensure alignment across the board. Once your project details and goals are finalised, we view each milestone as an opportunity for us to exceed expectations.

From understanding your core business needs to conducting thorough site evaluations, we leverage our innovative systems, proven processes, and expert specialists to proactively manage risks, control costs, and optimise efficiency at every step.

Together, we will identify the best procurement methods, managing them against the cost report and program to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

Our commitment is simple: we drive your project forward with unwavering dedication, turning your vision into reality.

OUR CORE CAPABILITIES

• Project and Construction Management
• Project briefing and scoping
• Licenced Builder
• Building performance and repositioning
• Master planning oversight and management
• Project budgeting and estimation
• Design and risk management
• HSSEQ Management
• Procurement strategies
• Value engineering and alternative design solutions
• Quality assurance inspections and defects management

Why Choose Cushman & Wakefield for Project Management?

With a network of over 52,000 professionals across more than 60 countries, Cushman & Wakefield is one of the leading project management companies in commercial real estate. For over 100 years, we’ve been driving innovation in project management across all sectors, including retail, logistics and industrial, data centers, and more. We bring unparalleled experience and resources to every project, large or small, ensuring its success from start to finish.

We don’t just manage projects—we outthink the challenges you face to provide tailored solutions that exceed expectations. By embracing every challenge as an opportunity for innovation, we consistently deliver practical, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that align with your goals to bring your ideas to life.

Whether defining a brief, managing budgets, mitigating risks, overseeing procurement, or ensuring smooth project handovers, our project management consultants are with you every step of the way. 

PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN REAL ESTATE PROJECTS

Whether you’re an occupier wanting to maximise your space or an investor looking to refresh an existing asset, we deliver projects that help you unlock value at every stage.

DEDICATED PROJECT TEAMS FOR SEAMLESS EXECUTION

Cushman & Wakefield’s project management teams are strategically located across Australia, from CBDs to metro and regional areas. Our tailored and flexible project management approach makes us the ideal partner for clients with diverse real estate portfolios. Beyond managing budgets and timelines, we adapt to each project’s unique needs and objectives, bringing forward-thinking solutions no matter the scale, sector, or location.

Our experts are skilled in every aspect of commercial real estate project management, including establishing project briefs, assembling teams, managing budgets, evaluating and mitigating risks, overseeing design, procurement, and handling project close-outs.

From relocations to renovations, our dedicated teams provide comprehensive support in the following areas:

Customised Project Strategies

At Cushman & Wakefield, we view every project as an opportunity to craft a project strategy tailored to our client’s unique needs. Our project management and consulting experts take the time to thoroughly understand your goals, timelines, and budget to deliver a bespoke strategy that aligns with your vision from the very beginning.

Whether navigating a complex issue or ensuring timely, cost-effective results, we provide agile, forward-thinking solutions that maximise value at every stage. By focusing on what matters most to you and your end goals, we create a clear roadmap that leads to long term success.

SEAMLESS PROJECT DELIVERY

Having the right insights and strategy is essential, but the ability to execute those strategies seamlessly sets us apart.

Our comprehensive approach to service delivery combines innovative solutions with practical implementation. We thrive on managing complex timelines, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring every piece of the project falls into place. This integrated service approach ensures each phase is delivered efficiently, with expert oversight and clear communication throughout.

By aligning all moving parts, we mitigate risks and ensure milestones are met without delays. With meticulous attention to detail, we deliver stress-free outcomes for our clients.

We oversee every phase of the project. Our services include:

• Establishing the project brief
• Advice at the Agreement for Lease stage
• Assembly of a project team and appointments
• Programme and phasing advice
• Budget management
• Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
• Managing the design process
• Advice on procurement and tenderin
• Overseeing the team during the delivery phase
• Protocols for project close-out and handover

RISK MANAGEMENT AND COST EFFICIENCY FOCUS

At Cushman & Wakefield, we don’t just manage risks- we proactively outthink them from the very beginning. We place a strong emphasis on early risk identification and continually assess potential challenges. Our proactive mitigation strategies minimise disruption to keep your project on track, no matter the complexity.

We integrate robust cost control measures into every phase of the project- from initial budgeting to final delivery – ensuring financial transparency and accountability throughout. Our approach is clear consistent communication and the strategic management of resources to optimise cost and quality.

Through risk management and cost efficiency services, we ensure your project is not only financially sound but strategically aligned with your broader goals for optimal results.

How We Manage Projects

At Cushman & Wakefield Australia, we deliver projects through a structured, data-driven approach, designed to optimise outcomes at every stage.

Our methodology integrates real-time tracking, strategic procurement, and proactive risk management, allowing us to anticipate challenges before they arise to keep your project on track.

We prioritise governance and compliance throughout the entire project lifecycle. From the initial planning and consultancy to final delivery, we maintain a rigorous focus on ensuring projects are delivered within budget, and compliant with all regulatory standards.

Our goal is to create value by driving collaboration between consultants and leveraging the full expertise of our team. This holistic “one-stop” capability enables us to manage projects seamlessly, from site selection to budget management, risk evaluation, tendering, and final handover.

LEVERAGING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROJECT EFFICIENCY

Our world-class technology platforms help us solve complex problems before they arise, meet robust objectives, and ensure long term success for our clients.