Construction Project Manager

Westcon site management; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcon Site Management is seeking a solutions-driven Building Project Manager to lead a DHPW development in Townsville under a Design & Construct framework for 14 apartments. This is a hands‑on role where leadership, accountability, and professional growth go hand in hand.

Working closely with the Construction Manager and Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising project delivery, enhancing performance, and shaping a high‑performing site team primed for expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading social housing construction projects.
• Experience in consultant coordination and understanding of construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on profitability and value.
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, solutions‑driven mindset.
• Experience with design and construct and lump sum contracts.
• Background in contract administration and project programming.
• Familiarity with regional QBuild construction projects and local subcontractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Site Manager.
• Drive program delivery, quality, and safety standards.
• Mentor and coach site teams.
• Uphold standards in culture, quality, and commercial performance.
• Identify issues early and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Maintain clear communication on project progress, performance, and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Program delivery

Communication

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Tools

QBuild

Job description

Westcon Site Management is seeking a solutions-driven Building Project Manager to lead a development in Townsville for the Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW), delivered under a Design & Construct (D&C) framework for 14 apartments. This is a hands‑on role where leadership, accountability, and professional growth go hand in hand. Working closely with the Construction Manager and Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising project delivery, enhancing performance, and shaping a high‑performing site team primed for expansion. This full‑time, permanent opportunity is based in Townsville.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support Site Manager
• Drive program delivery, quality, and safety standards
• Build capability through mentoring and coaching site teams
• Uphold standards in culture, quality, and commercial performance
• Identify issues early and implement practical, effective solutions
• Maintain clear communication on project progress, performance, and risk

About you

• Proven experience leading Social Housing Construction projects
• Experience in Consultant Co‑ordination and understanding of the appropriate construction methodology
• Ability to manage multiple teams and competing priorities
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on profitability and value
• A calm, practical, and solutions‑oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills—listens, adapts, and leads by example
• Comfortable with learning and adopting new systems and technology
• Experience with design and construct and lump sum contracts
• Background in contract administration and project programming
• Familiarity with regional QBuild construction projects and local subcontractor and supplier relationships

About us

Westcon Site Management is an established builder with extensive experience delivering high‑quality residential, commercial, and government social and affordable housing developments across Queensland.