Capital Works Project Manager

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Empire Group is seeking a Capital Works Project Manager for a 6-month contract based in Brisbane CBD. You will lead capital works delivery and asset maintenance across a government agency, coordinating with senior leadership, stakeholders, and external service providers to ensure alignment with government frameworks and asset management objectives.

You will oversee high-value building and infrastructure projects, contribute to long-term asset planning, governance, and continuous improvement, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-value capital building works projects within complex government or commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of project, program, asset, and facilities management principles.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills, including budget management and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and government frameworks to support project delivery.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government, industry and service delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital works programs and maintenance projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provide strategic updates to senior executives and government stakeholders on project performance and asset management.
• Monitor governance, risk, compliance, and reporting to meet government standards.
• Prepare briefing notes, cabinet submissions, business cases, and financial reports.
• Support Asset Strategic Plan development and annual review with cross-unit collaboration.
• Build relationships with contractors and external partners to progress initiatives.

Skills

Capital works projects

Governance & compliance

Financial analysis & reporting

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Job description

Capital Works Project Manager - QLD State Government
6 month Contract
Brisbane CBD

Your Opportunity

As a Contract Project Manager, you will lead the planning, delivery, and performance of capital works projects and maintenance programs across a major government agency. Working closely with senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and external service providers, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with government frameworks, strategic priorities, and asset management objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to oversee high-value building and infrastructure projects while contributing to long-term asset planning, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in providing strategic advice, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the agency's facilities and assets continue to meet operational and community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital works programs and maintenance projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Provide strategic advice and project updates to senior executives, government stakeholders, and external partners on project performance and asset management matters.
• Monitor project governance, risk, compliance, and reporting requirements in accordance with whole-of-government frameworks and agency standards.
• Prepare high-level briefing notes, correspondence, Cabinet submissions, business cases, and financial and operational reports.
• Support the development, implementation, and annual review of the agency's Asset Strategic Plan, ensuring business units remain actively engaged in planning and performance processes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with contractors, service providers, and cross-agency stakeholders to progress key initiatives and projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across facilities, infrastructure, and asset management practices through data analysis, performance monitoring, and stakeholder feedback.

Core Skillset & Capability Requirements

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-value capital building works projects within complex government or commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of project, program, asset, and facilities management principles, supported by sound governance and compliance capability.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills, including budget management, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures, and government frameworks to support project delivery and decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with the ability to build trusted relationships across government, industry, and service delivery partners.
• Highly developed written communication skills and experience preparing executive-level reports, briefing materials, and strategic documentation.
• Experience within electronic security, building security systems, or related infrastructure environments will be highly regarded.

Why Apply?

• Lead significant capital works and infrastructure projects with visible organisational impact.
• Influence strategic asset planning and long-term facilities management outcomes.
• Work closely with senior government decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to projects that support critical public sector operations and service delivery.

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.

Reference number: 1695354
Profession:GovernmentGovernment

Company: empire group
Date posted: 27th Oct, 2026