Project Manager

HEH Civil; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HEH Civil in Cairns region seeks an accomplished Project Manager to provide strategic oversight of civil construction projects from inception to completion. You will drive delivery, manage risk and commercial outcomes, and mentor project teams.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will build key client relationships, contribute to business development, ensure compliance, and shape the company’s project delivery capability through leadership development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in civil construction project management, with at least 5 years in a multi-project leadership role.
• Experience managing projects for Tier 1 clients and TMR, including contract administration and dispute resolution.
• Proven track record in civil infrastructure delivery (roads, bridges, drainage, water/sewer, bulk earthworks, urban development).
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience.
• Proven leadership with mentoring and developing project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (MS Project, Workbench or similar).
• Knowledge of Australian building codes, WH&S legislation, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across a portfolio of projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of multiple concurrent civil construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to quality standards.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and project teams to grow capability.
• Manage project risk, commercial outcomes, and contractual obligations across the portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 clients, TMR, local government, and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development including tender preparation, pricing reviews, and client engagement.
• Oversee project planning, programming, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency.
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, progress claims, and variations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and drive safety culture on sites.
• Coordinate procurement strategies for subcontractors, materials, and plant.
• Report project performance, KPIs and escalations to leadership team.
• Champion continuous improvement in project delivery processes and standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Workbench

Job description

The Project Manager provides strategic oversight of civil construction infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for driving project delivery, managing risk and commercial outcomes, mentoring project teams and Site Supervisors, and contributing to business development. The Project Manager builds and maintains key client and stakeholder relationships, ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, and plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's project delivery capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of multiple concurrent civil construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and project teams to build organisational capability
• Manage project risk, commercial outcomes, and contractual obligations across the project portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 clients, TMR, local government, and key stakeholders
• Contribute to business development including tender preparation, pricing reviews, and client engagement
• Oversee project planning, programming, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, progress claims, and variation management
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and drive a strong safety culture across all sites
• Coordinate procurement strategies for subcontractors, materials, and plant
• Report on project performance, key metrics, and escalations to the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team
• Champion continuous improvement in project delivery processes, systems, and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in civil construction project management, with at least 5 years in a multi-project leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing projects for Tier 1 clients and TMR, including contract administration and dispute resolution
• Proven track record in civil infrastructure delivery (roads, bridges, drainage, water/sewer, bulk earthworks, urban development)
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Proven leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing project teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Workbench, or similar)
• Knowledge of Australian building codes, WH&S legislation, and environmental regulations
• Ability to manage competing priorities across a portfolio of projects in a fast-paced environment

At HEH Civil, we value experienced leaders who deliver results and invest in their people. Join a well-established, growing organisation where you can shape project outcomes, develop future leaders, and access our structured in-house Leadership Development Program to support your career progression.