Civil Project Manager

JK Williams Group; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best employer award 2025

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Strong team culture

Job summary

JK Williams is seeking a Project Manager to join our civil construction team. You will lead the delivery of allocated projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality and timely execution across Queensland sites.

Qualified professionals with civil engineering qualifications and proven PM experience will drive stakeholder engagement, cost control, and compliance with WHSEQ standards. You will mentor project teams and shape project strategy to deliver value for clients.

Qualifications

• Formal Civil Engineering qualification
• Proven project management experience in civil construction (large subdivision projects)
• Strong WHSEQ knowledge and process improvement experience
• Understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements
• Strategic thinking with analytical problem-solving
• Ambitious self-starter focused on delivering successful projects
• Strong leadership and interpersonal/communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and strategy for allocated project(s) from planning to completion
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with customers and suppliers
• Mentor and develop project team personnel
• Manage compliance reporting, project budgets, contracts, procurement and related admin
• Travel to project sites across Queensland as required

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

WHSEQ knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

For over 65 years, JK Williams has been more than a civil contractor — we’ve been builders of communities, forgers of lasting relationships, and dedicated to establishing a legacy of excellence across Australia’s east coast.

As a proud family‑owned business, we know that our greatest asset isn’t the machinery we operate or the infrastructure we deliver — it’s our people. The dedication, expertise, and commitment of our team is what has made us a recognised leader in civil construction and infrastructure, known for innovation, quality, and integrity.

Our rich history hasn’t just shaped who we are — it’s positioned us for an exciting future. And we want the right people alongside us for the journey.

Job Description

We are passionate about delivering high‑quality outcomes with a strong focus on integrity, safety, honesty and accountability. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our energetic team to assist the execution of exciting civil projects. The role is a key position that plays a major role in JK Williams success, by providing leadership and expert solutions to allocated project.

The diverse role holds responsibilities that includes but is not limited to:

Manage project strategy and execution: Lead the delivery and take part in creating the direction of your allocated project/s from planning to completion.

Maintain strong stakeholder engagement:Use your technical expertise to successfully connect and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers

Be a leader:Use your leadership skills to mentor and develop project team personnel.

Manage structure and compliance:This includes taking part in administrative activities such as compliance reporting, project budgets, contract management, procurement etc.

The position is a full time‑permanent role, that requires regular travel to our project sites throughout QLD.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

Qualified Professional:You will have completed formal qualifications in Civil Engineering with a proven track record within Project Management- specifically within civil construction (large subdivision projects).

Subject Matter Expert:You have strong commercial aptitude with a deep understanding of WHSEQ standards and process improvement management. You will also have strong exposure to relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.

Strategic Thinker:You take ownership for executing the project strategy through applying best practice techniques. This includes providing analytical insight and complex problem solving.

Relentless Bias to Action:You will be an ambitious self‑starter that is driven to execute the project successfully and make your team and customer successful.

Natural Leader:You are astrong leader that is results focused. With strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Why JK’s?
We pride ourselves in employing the best experts to become a part of our highly skilled team. At JK Williams you will:

• Work with us as recognised byTIME Magazine as one of Australia's best employers for 2025!
• Be rewarded with a competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Become part of a successful business that offer stability and values their people.
• Gain access to unique training experiences and a high performing work culture.
• Have access to enviable career advancement opportunities.
• Become part of a team that have each other’s backs, do the right thing, stand by their work and have fun!

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio‑economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants.