Hands-On HDD & Civil Project Lead

Maxibor Australia Pty Limited; Jacobs Well; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Challenging projects

Regional exposure

Office & site mix

Collaborative team

Career growth

Job summary

Maxibor Australia Pty Limited, based in Jacobs Well, Queensland, seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead HDD and civil infrastructure delivery. The role focuses on day-to-day project management rather than senior leadership, with exposure to specialist trenchless works and the opportunity to manage multiple Queensland and NSW projects.

You will coordinate crews, manage programs and budgets, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance on site and

Qualifications

• Approximately two to five years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience managing or taking day-to-day responsibility for civil construction projects.
• Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline are preferred.
• Experience in HDD, trenchless construction, pipelines, utilities or major civil works would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Working knowledge of construction programs, budgets, cost control and resource planning.
• Practical experience reviewing construction contracts and managing project documentation.
• Exposure to variations, delay notices, extensions of time and progress claims.
• Ability to identify project and contractual risks and elevate significant issues when required.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence communicating with site personnel, clients, subcontractors and management.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and project planning or project management software.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Queensland and New South Wales when required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage HDD and civil infrastructure projects from award to practical completion and close-out.
• Develop and maintain practical project programs, budgets, resource plans and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate drilling crews, project personnel, specialist plant, subcontractors, suppliers and materials.
• Plan project mobilisations and confirm that sites are ready for Maxibor’s crews and equipment.
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors, engineers, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contractual requirements.
• Understand and administer the contracts for allocated projects, including scope, responsibilities, exclusions, notices, variations, extensions of time and payment claims.
• Monitor project productivity, costs and performance against the approved program and budget.
• Identify delays, variations, latent conditions and other project issues and ensure the required records and notices are prepared.
• Prepare progress reports, cost reports, forecasts and other required project reporting.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, productivity, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Work with Maxibor’s HSEQ team to ensure compliance with company systems, client requirements and applicable legislation.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, quality records, daily reports and completion documentation.
• Manage day-to-day technical, operational and commercial issues and elevate significant matters when required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, site personnel, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Participate in tender handovers, project start-up meetings and lessons-learned reviews.
• Ensure allocated projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder comms

MS Office/PM tools

Travel readiness

Safety & QA awareness

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Project planning software

Job description

Maxibor Australia Pty Limited, based in Jacobs Well, Queensland, seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead HDD and civil infrastructure delivery. The role focuses on day-to-day project management rather than senior leadership, with exposure to specialist trenchless works and the opportunity to manage multiple Queensland and NSW projects.

You will coordinate crews, manage programs and budgets, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance on site and