Project Manager

L+R Consulting; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

True work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Collaborative workplace with growth

Job summary

L+R Consulting is an Australian-owned, multidisciplinary technical and management consultancy with 40+ years’ experience. We deliver across civil, structural, infrastructure and aviation projects nationwide, focusing on practical, clear communication and well-coordinated outcomes.

As a Project Manager in Cairns, you’ll own day-to-day delivery, drive client relationships, and oversee operations and growth of the Cairns office. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects for public sector is preferred.
• Ability to oversee diverse projects and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key communication lead across clients, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Manage project delivery budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company systems.
• Lead day-to-day operations and contribute to P&L performance of the Cairns office.
• Drive business development by maintaining strong client relationships.
• Drive project delivery with technical excellence and accountability.
• Contribute to the growth of the office and services.

Skills

Client-side project management

Business development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architecture degree preferred

Job description

L+R Consulting is an Australian-owned, multidisciplinary technical and management consultancy established in the early 1980s, with 40+ years’ experience delivering construction, infrastructure, development, and aviation projects nationwide.

We provide end-to-end engineering, scientific, and management services across civil, structural, traffic and transport, infrastructure, hydraulics, environmental, defence, aviation, advisory, and project management, enabling clients to work with one integrated team from planning through to delivery.

Our approach is practical and responsive, with a focus on clear communication, efficient design, and well-coordinated outcomes. Backed by a strong national team, we invest in our people, support growth, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

True work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Collaborative workplace that offers professional development

Your Role

As a Project Manager you’ll own your day-to-day achievements and contribute to the operations, performance, and growth of our Cairns office and surrounding regions. This is a hands‑on delivery role with short‑term growth opportunities towards a leadership role blending strategic oversight, business management, client engagement, and technical project delivery.

You’ll:

Act as the key communication lead across clients, stakeholders, and leadership

Manage project delivery budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and reporting

Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company systems

Lead day-to-day operations and contribute to P&L performance of the Cairns office

Drive business development by maintaining strong client relationships

Drive project delivery with technical excellence and accountability

Contribute to the growth of the office and services

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications in either Engineering, Construction or Architecture are preferred but not essential

Proven experience in client-side project management with public sector experience highly regarded

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with strong focus on achievement

Strong business development and client relationship skills

Technical expertise with the ability to oversee diverse projects

Commercial acumen including contracts, risk, and financial management

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Not living in tropical northern Australia but keen to make the change? We may offer attractive relocation assistance for the right candidate. However, visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.