North Queensland Project Manager, Engineering & Terminals

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end engineering and construction capital projects across Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia, based in Cairns or North Queensland with flexibility for Brisbane. You will report to the State Program Manager QLD, NT & WA and oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement through commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in engineering and experience in fuel terminals or industrial brownfield

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical or equivalent).
• RPEQ and/or PMP/AIPM certifications valued but not essential.
• Experience in fuel terminals, oil & gas or industrial brownfield environments.
• Experience in delivering stage-gated projects.
• Strong engineering design, construction, commissioning interfaces.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in live environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering and construction capital projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement from concept through commissioning.
• Scope development and contract management for engineering service providers.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, HSE, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure projects meet technical, safety and compliance requirements.
• Prepare project documentation per project management framework, forecasts, approvals and progress reporting.
• Foster strong contractor relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Risk management

Safety focus

Brownfield delivery

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Chemical)

PMP/AIPM certification (valued)

Job description

Viva Energy is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end engineering and construction capital projects across Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia, based in Cairns or North Queensland with flexibility for Brisbane. You will report to the State Program Manager QLD, NT & WA and oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement through commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in engineering and experience in fuel terminals or industrial brownfield