Civil Project Manager - Pipelines

Newlands Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Newlands is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead pipeline and civil infrastructure projects across water, sewer and rising main networks in Queensland. You will report to the Civil Construction Manager and oversee project planning, delivery and handover from inception to handover, ensuring safety, time, budget and quality targets are met.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background, strong project delivery skills and a proven ability to lead teams while managing stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, including pipelines, water and sewer works.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor site teams.
• Commercial and contractual management experience.
• White Card (General Construction Induction) and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, delivery and handover of civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop scopes, schedules and implementation plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and costs to meet financial targets.
• Lead site supervision teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and provide timely milestone reporting.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive safety, environmental and quality outcomes across projects.

Skills

Civil infrastructure

Pipeline projects

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract management

Communication skills

Decision making

White Card

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At Newlands, we are proud of our people, our culture and the opportunities we create. As we celebrate 25 years of delivering quality infrastructure across Queensland, we continue to invest in our people and our capability.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager with a strong background in pipeline construction to join our growing team.

Working across water, sewer, rising main and other civil infrastructure projects, you will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

About Newlands

At Newlands, we are proud of our people, our culture and the opportunities we create. As we celebrate 25 years of delivering quality infrastructure across Queensland, we continue to invest in our people and our capability.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager with a strong background in pipeline construction to join our growing team.

Working across water, sewer, rising main and other civil infrastructure projects, you will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

About the Role

Reporting to the Civil Construction Manager, you will oversee the planning, delivery and successful completion of civil infrastructure projects from inception to handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage all aspects of pipeline and civil infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop project scopes, schedules and implementation plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and costs to achieve financial performance targets.
• Lead, support and mentor site supervision teams, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring effective project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and provide timely reporting on key milestones, schedules and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive safety, environmental and quality outcomes while maintaining Newlands' high standards across all project activities.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Proven experience managing civil infrastructure projects, with with experience in pipeline, water and sewer projects highly regarded.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Strong commercial and contractual management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor teams in a project environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Driver's Licence are essential.