Project Manager

Pursuited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong staff culture

Generous base salaries

10% on-target bonus

Profit share for senior roles

Job summary

Pursuited is seeking a Project Manager for a flexible base of operations in FNQ, Australia. The role focuses on leading project delivery, cost estimation, high-quality bids, and maximizing bid success. Tertiary qualified engineers or construction managers with 5+ years of experience are preferred.

The PM will manage projects to ensure zero harm, quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and profitability, while maintaining safe practices and compliance across the Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in engineering or construction industries.
• Valid driver’s license in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead allocated projects to achieve zero harm, quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders and maintain safe working environments.
• Ensure compliance with the Management System and deliver project milestones (time, budget, safety, quality, environment).

Skills

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Energy & initiative

Team player

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering or PM qualification

Job description

Our client is an industry-leading tier 2 civil construction and remediation business, and they are seeking a Project Manager for a flexible base of operations out of FNQ.

Our Client:

Our client is an industry-leading engineering rehabilitation business with a strong history and a track record of continued growth. They focus on re-engineering and extending the life of ageing infrastructure assets by developing and delivering optimised Whole of Life (WOL) solutions.

The business works across APAC and enhances a range of assets from wharves, bridges, buildings to general concrete, steel and timber structures. Their service is mobile, flexible and efficient, and built on quality builds and outcomes. They are looking for a Project Manager to lead project delivery by driving allocated tenders to ensure accuracy in cost estimates, high-quality bids are submitted, and the likelihood of success is maximized.

The position is open to those who have studied a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

The Role:

The Project Manager is accountable for managing allocated projects aiming to ensure zero harm, quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires good communication with all project stakeholders and action to ensure a safe

working environment is maintained, full compliance to the company's Management System is achieved, and project deliverables are met including time, budget, safety, quality and environmental objectives.

The Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Materials/Civil/Chemical/Mechanical) or Project Management
• 5+ years experience within the Engineering or Construction industries
• Current Australian Drivers License
• Construction Industry OH&S Induction Card
• Good decision-making is based on clear thinking and logic, not emotion or guesswork
• High attention to detail
• High energy and initiative
• Contributes a positive atmosphere and great team player
• First Aid Certificate Level 2 (preferable);
• Confined Space (preferable);
• Working at Heights (preferable);
• MSIC Card
• The ability to travel on occasion.

The Perks:

• Be part of an organization that prides itself on its high staff retention as they have a strong team culture, commitment to providing their employees with a better lifestyle
• The practice has generous base salaries, which are well regarded in the industry
• A 10% on-target bonus scheme for all staff and an additional Employee Dividend Scheme for all high performers
• Joining a well-established business with an impressive project pipeline
• Opportunity to grow and enhance skills + progress in a successful, industry-leading business
• Supportive management that will ensure you are a success
• Profit share in senior positions within the business is a genuine short to mid-term goal

If you have questions or may be looking for something else, we're keen to talk further and find the best fit for you - please reach out.