AO6 Project Manager

Empire Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group in Rockhampton seeks an AO6 Project Manager to lead complex building and construction projects across Queensland. Based in Rockhampton, you will manage full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, timely delivery, budget control, and high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams, apply robust contract administration and risk management practices, and report regularly to clients and stakeholders to ensure value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building or construction projects from planning through to completion.
• White Card (General Construction Induction) is required.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead project teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to deliver projects within strict deadlines while maintaining quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of building projects including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction activities.
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Administer and coordinate traditional and non-traditional construction contracts.
• Monitor project performance against scope, budget, cashflow, quality and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and project reporting.
• Lead negotiations with consultants, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Manage project risks, variations and project audits while identifying and addressing performance issues.
• Support fee estimation, project billing processes and financial management activities.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract administration

Project delivery

Risk management

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Job description

• AO6 Project Manager
• Construction & Maintenance Division
• QLD Government opportunity
• Hourly Rate: $79.17 per hour + superannuation
• Initial contract to 05/02/2027 + highly likely ongoing contract extension
• Rockhampton

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex building and construction projects across Queensland. Based in Rockhampton, you will play a key role in managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is suited to a construction professional with strong stakeholder management skills and proven experience coordinating consultants, contractors and project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of building projects including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction activities.
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Administer and coordinate traditional and non-traditional construction contracts.
• Monitor project performance against scope, budget, cashflow, quality and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and project reporting.
• Lead negotiations with consultants, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Manage project risks, variations and project audits while identifying and addressing performance issues.
• Support fee estimation, project billing processes and financial management activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience managing building or construction projects from planning through to completion.
• General Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead project teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to deliver projects within strict deadlines while maintaining quality outcomes.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.