Project Manager

CBC Staff Selection; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Staff Selection is seeking an experienced Project Manager for civil construction projects in Far North Queensland. You will lead planning and delivery, mentor teams, ensure safety, quality and budget adherence, and coordinate with stakeholders to optimise outcomes.

The role is based in Cairns, full-time, Monday to Friday, with a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and genuine career progression within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years in civil construction, leading complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of specifications, drawings, and project docs.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement, and contract variations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams to foster high performance.
• Manage delivery activities to meet specs, approvals, and client expectations.
• Review designs and methods to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Oversee site programs, procurement schedules, and project timelines.
• Resolve engineering, construction, design, and operational challenges.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting and cost control.
• Assess subcontractor claims and variations while maintaining stakeholder relations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Budgeting

Leadership

Scheduling

Microsoft 365

Procore

Trimble Business Centre

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

Procore

Trimble Business Centre

Job description

Lead major civil construction projects across FNQ. Join a growing business with a strong pipeline and genuine career opportunities.

Our Client

Our client is a successful civil construction business with a strong presence across Far North Queensland. With a healthy pipeline of projects and a reputation built on quality work and long-term relationships, they continue to grow while maintaining a genuine focus on their people and project outcomes.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of civil construction projects from planning through to completion. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee multiple project elements, provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to project teams while fostering a positive and high-performing project culture.
• Managing project delivery activities to ensure works comply with specifications, approvals, legislative requirements, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Reviewing designs and construction methodologies and recommending practical improvements to optimise project outcomes and construction efficiency.
• Overseeing site construction programs, procurement schedules, staging requirements, logistics, resources, and project timelines to achieve successful delivery outcomes.
• Exercising professional judgement to resolve engineering, construction, design, and operational challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing project financial performance through forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and identification of opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Assessing and verifying subcontractor claims, variations, and contractual obligations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Your Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or a related tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the civil construction industry, including experience leading complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, engineering principles, specifications, drawings, plans, and project documentation.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial performance, procurement activities, subcontractors, and contract variations.
• Experience overseeing project safety, quality, environmental compliance, and risk management activities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop project team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience using construction management and project delivery software such as Procore and Trimble Business Centre or similar platforms.

The Offer

• Join a respected civil construction organisation with a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
• Opportunity to lead significant infrastructure and construction projects that make a lasting impact within the community.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Genuine leadership opportunity with the ability to mentor and influence project outcomes.
• Diverse and challenging projects that will utilise both your technical and managerial expertise.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

Position Details

This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Cairns, working Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to work from Cairns and have the legal right to work in Australia in a manner that allows them to meet the ongoing requirements of the position. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who are relocating to Cairns should outline their proposed relocation and commencement timeframe in their application.

Equal Opportunity

At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.