Marine Project Lead - PNG Wharf Upgrade (FIFO)

Hall Contracting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free working status for Australian

Leading marine and dredging contractor

FIFO 4:2 roster during construction

Brisbane or Sunshine Coast based role

Job summary

Hall Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Simberi Island Wharf Upgrade in the safe New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea. Mobilisation is anticipated for January 2027, with piling works commencing from March 2027 and construction extending into 2028.

The role is based in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast during pre-mobilisation, transitioning to a FIFO 4:2 roster to PNG during construction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering marine, civil or infrastructure projects in a Project Manager capacity.
• Strong contract administration and commercial reporting experience, including variations, claims and forecasting.
• Experience delivering marine structures, piling works, dredging, or port infrastructure highly regarded.
• Exposure to Design & Construct projects or design management is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programme, budget, risk and client expectations.
• Experience delivering projects in remote locations, PNG or the Pacific region highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel and project reporting skills desirable.
• Strong leadership to build high-performing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
• Lead project teams to meet safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Maintain ownership of budgets, forecasts, revenue reporting and financial performance.
• Administer contractual obligations including notices, variations, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Act as primary client interface and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate design, engineering, commercial and construction teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring contractual compliance.
• Support the Construction Manager and site leadership to deliver a safe, profitable project.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Excel

Job description

Hall Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Simberi Island Wharf Upgrade in the safe New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea. Mobilisation is anticipated for January 2027, with piling works commencing from March 2027 and construction extending into 2028.

The role is based in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast during pre-mobilisation, transitioning to a FIFO 4:2 roster to PNG during construction.