Project Manager

BMD Group; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure delivery across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. You will drive safety, schedule, quality and commercial performance while coordinating engineering, site and commercial teams.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you’ll own project controls, budgets and stakeholder relationships, mentoring engineers and delivering complex projects safely and profitably.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure as a Project Manager.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, forecasts and contracts.
• Experience with project controls, risk management and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and contract obligations.
• Oversee construction programmes and milestones.
• Administer contracts, claims, variations, EOTs.
• Negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Drive safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Mentor engineers, supervisors and project teams.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Support tender and pre-contract activities.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities across Australia.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, BMD is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Construction team.

In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects, taking ownership of project performance across safety, programme, commercial outcomes, quality and stakeholder relationships. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will work closely with engineering, site and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business with long-term secured work and play a key leadership role on some of South East Queensland's most significant infrastructure projects.

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities across Australia.

Project Manager | Civil Infrastructure

Brisbane & Sunshine Coast

With a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, BMD is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Construction team.

In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects, taking ownership of project performance across safety, programme, commercial outcomes, quality and stakeholder relationships. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will work closely with engineering, site and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business with long‑term secured work and play a key leadership role on some of South East Queensland's most significant infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of civil infrastructure projects from commencement through to completion.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, contractual obligations and commercial performance.
• Overseeing construction programmes and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Managing contract administration including claims, variations, EOTs and contract correspondence.
• Negotiating and administering subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Driving project safety, quality and environmental performance across all phases of delivery.
• Mentoring and developing engineers, supervisors and project teams.
• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and commercial outcomes.
• Supporting tender, planning and pre‑contract activities where required.

Who We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a driven and experienced civil construction leader with:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects in a Project Manager capacity.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts and contract administration.
• Sound knowledge of project controls, construction methodologies and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent client‑facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive commitment to safety, quality and environmental excellence.
• The ability to mentor and develop high‑performing engineering and site teams.

Highly Regarded Experience

• DTMR project experience.
• Major road, highway or transport infrastructure projects.
• Earthworks, services, utilities or bridge construction experience.
• Experience delivering projects for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Proven success delivering projects within South East Queensland.

Why BMD?

At BMD, you'll join an organisation known for developing its people and delivering some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.

We offer:

• A strong and growing pipeline of work across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
• Long‑term career opportunities with Australia's largest privately owned civil contractor.
• Exposure to landmark infrastructure projects that will leave a lasting legacy.
• Industry‑leading leadership and professional development programs.
• A supportive, values‑driven culture.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

Join Us

Be part of a business that is family, empowered, collaborative and driven.

Join BMD and help us power futures and create enduring legacies.