End-to-End Civil Construction Project Leader

Chandler Macleod; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Cairns is seeking an experienced Senior Project Leader to own civil construction projects end-to-end, from mobilisation to completion, with hands-on leadership of delivery teams and careful management of safety, quality and client outcomes.

Based in Cairns, the role emphasizes regional civil infrastructure projects, budgets, procurement, and commercial performance, offering genuine responsibility in a supportive, engineering-led environment.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree is highly regarded.
• 5+ years in civil construction, with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
• Lead Project Engineers, Site Engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and project support resources.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost performance and overall commercial outcomes.
• Develop and drive construction programmes and achieve key milestones.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors, variations and contractual requirements.
• Maintain high standards across safety, quality, compliance and risk.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Provide practical leadership to resolve issues and keep projects moving.
• Be accountable for project and team performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Commercial management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Chandler Macleod in Cairns is seeking an experienced Senior Project Leader to own civil construction projects end-to-end, from mobilisation to completion, with hands-on leadership of delivery teams and careful management of safety, quality and client outcomes.

Based in Cairns, the role emphasizes regional civil infrastructure projects, budgets, procurement, and commercial performance, offering genuine responsibility in a supportive, engineering-led environment.