Dynamic Project Manager — Building & Construction (FNQ)

DFP Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a contract opportunity with a government client based in Portsmith, Cairns. You will lead the delivery of building and construction projects across Far North Queensland, coordinating planning, design, and construction activities to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage risks, and provide robust

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in building/construction/infrastructure.
• Strong contract administration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple activities and delivery teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound knowledge of project controls, budgeting and reporting processes.
• Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage building project implementation, including pre-design through post-construction phases.
• Ensure projects meet scope, cost, quality, cash flow, and delivery timeframes.
• Manage and coordinate project team members, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide high-level contract administration across traditional and non-traditional delivery methods.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and negotiations to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and control variances through reporting and audits.
• Contribute to fee estimation, client billing approvals, and overall project profitability.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal business units to support successful outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Budgeting

Reporting

WHS compliance

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a contract opportunity with a government client based in Portsmith, Cairns. You will lead the delivery of building and construction projects across Far North Queensland, coordinating planning, design, and construction activities to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage risks, and provide robust