Project Manager

au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

FIFO/DIDO allowances

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

NAWIC membership and professional dev

Job summary

Bielby is expanding its Queensland operations and seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead major civil infrastructure projects from inception through delivery. The role sits in the Pre Contracts team initially, shaping delivery strategies and bid approaches.

Successful candidates will transition to full project delivery, managing safety, programme, quality and commercial outcomes across potentially large regional projects in roles that require collaboration with engineering, commercial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience as a Project Manager or senior engineer.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support major civil infrastructure tenders and project pursuits.
• Develop project methodologies, staging plans and delivery strategies.
• Contribute to bid submissions, client presentations and tender interviews.
• Support programme development, resource planning and construction sequencing activities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Commercial and Estimating teams to develop winning project solutions.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and delivery challenges.
• Support project mobilisation and transition activities following contract award.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams during delivery phases.
• Manage project performance across safety, programme, quality, environmental and commercial objectives.
• Maintain strong client, stakeholder and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

About Bielby

Bielby is experiencing a period of sustained growth, supported by a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and continued expansion across Queensland. Building on over 40 years of successful major project delivery, we are seeking an accomplished Project Manager to join our growing Queensland business.

This is a unique opportunity to join Bielby at an exciting stage of growth and help shape the future of our Queensland operations. Working within our Pre Contracts team initially, you will play a key role in securing major civil infrastructure projects and developing the delivery strategies that support successful project outcomes.

Working alongside senior leaders across Engineering, Commercial, Estimating and Operations, you will contribute to major project pursuits by developing methodologies, staging plans, construction programmes, resource strategies and delivery solutions. You may lead bids or play a key role in tender development, bringing practical delivery experience to ensure projects are both competitive and executable.

Following successful project award, you will transition into a Project Manager role, taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. While future projects are likely to include projects valued around $200M, opportunities across South East Queensland projects or operating on FIFO or DIDO arrangements depending on business requirements and project workload.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys influencing projects from inception through to completion and wants to be part of building a growing business unit while delivering complex and rewarding infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead or support major civil infrastructure tenders and project pursuits.
• Develop project methodologies, staging plans and delivery strategies.
• Contribute to bid submissions, client presentations and tender interviews.
• Support programme development, resource planning and construction sequencing activities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Commercial and Estimating teams to develop winning project solutions.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and delivery challenges.
• Support project mobilisation and transition activities following contract award.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams during delivery phases.
• Manage project performance across safety, programme, quality, environmental and commercial objectives.
• Maintain strong client, stakeholder and subcontractor relationships.
• Drive successful project outcomes while promoting Bielby's values and culture.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Design & Construct and collaborative contracting models.
• Experience across roads, bridges, transport, resources or major civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated capability contributing to major tenders or project pursuits.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management capability.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate for project delivery opportunities where required.

Why Bielby?

The Bielby Way – Where People Matter

At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job.

We're proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we're creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.

What you can expect:

• Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
• Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands‑on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.
• Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
• A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.
• People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.

Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.

A workplace that values different perspectives – we're committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

As Bielby grows, you grow with us.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.