Capital Works Project Manager

Empire Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group seeks a Project Manager Capital Works to lead planning, delivery, and performance of capital works and maintenance programs across a major government agency in Brisbane.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and external service providers to ensure projects align with government frameworks, asset management objectives, and long-term asset planning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-value capital building works projects within complex government or commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of project, program, asset, and facilities management with governance and compliance capability.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills, including budget management, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital works programs and maintenance projects within scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Provide strategic updates to senior executives and government stakeholders on project performance and asset management matters.
• Monitor governance, risk, compliance, and reporting in line with whole-of-government frameworks and agency standards.
• Prepare high-level briefing notes, Cabinet submissions, business cases, and financial/operational reports.
• Contribute to Asset Strategic Plan development and annual reviews with active engagement across business units.
• Build relationships with contractors, service providers, and cross-agency stakeholders to progress initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in facilities, infrastructure, and asset management through data analysis and stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Capital Works

Governance & Compliance

Financial analysis & budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Executive reporting

Risk assessment

Written communication

Security systems knowledge

Job description

As a Project Manager Capital Works, 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.