Lead Construction Project Manager | Rockhampton Govt Role

Empire Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group in Rockhampton seeks an AO6 Project Manager to lead complex building and construction projects across Queensland. Based in Rockhampton, you will manage full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, timely delivery, budget control, and high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams, apply robust contract administration and risk management practices, and report regularly to clients and stakeholders to ensure value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building or construction projects from planning through to completion.
• White Card (General Construction Induction) is required.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead project teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to deliver projects within strict deadlines while maintaining quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of building projects including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction activities.
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Administer and coordinate traditional and non-traditional construction contracts.
• Monitor project performance against scope, budget, cashflow, quality and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and project reporting.
• Lead negotiations with consultants, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Manage project risks, variations and project audits while identifying and addressing performance issues.
• Support fee estimation, project billing processes and financial management activities.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract administration

Project delivery

Risk management

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Job description

Empire Group in Rockhampton seeks an AO6 Project Manager to lead complex building and construction projects across Queensland. Based in Rockhampton, you will manage full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, timely delivery, budget control, and high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams, apply robust contract administration and risk management practices, and report regularly to clients and stakeholders to ensure value-for-money outcomes.