Project Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects in Queensland, including Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. You will oversee delivery from planning through mobilisation to completion, managing budgets, programmes and stakeholders while driving safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have civil delivery experience on $20M–$60M+ projects, a civil engineering qualification (RPEQ preferred), and strong leadership with a track

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, typically $20M-$60M+.
• Experience on TMR and/or Local Government projects.
• Civil Engineering qualification with RPEQ.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Proven leadership of project delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of Queensland civil construction practices, standards and specs.
• Track record of delivering projects safely, commercially and successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major civil infrastructure projects from planning to completion.
• Manage budgets, programme, resources and subcontractors.
• Lead Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and site teams.
• Maintain client relationships and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage project risks and reporting.
• Drive safety, quality and environmental outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

RPEQ qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a highly regarded mid-tier civil contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. With a strong pipeline of work and projects valued up to $60 million, this is an opportunity to join a business with an outstanding reputation for delivering quality infrastructure while, importantly, retaining and developing its people. This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys being close to the delivery of projects, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders, and having the autonomy to make decisions and drive outcomes.

The Role

Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, managing the project from planning and mobilisation through to completion.

• Overall leadership and management of projects valued up to $60M
• Managing project budgets, commercial performance, programme and resources
• Leading Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and site-based teams
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and key stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining project programmes and delivery strategies
• Managing client relationships and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Identifying and managing commercial, construction and project risks
• Driving safety, quality and environmental outcomes across the project
• Managing variations, progress claims, forecasting and project reporting
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards

You will be an experienced Civil Project Manager OR SPE with a strong background delivering infrastructure projects in Queensland.

Ideally, you will have

• Proven experience managing civil infrastructure projects, ideally $20M-$60M+
• Strong experience working on TMR and/or Local Government projects
• A recognised Civil Engineering qualification
• RPEQ qualification
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Proven leadership capability with project delivery teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A strong understanding of Queensland civil construction practices, standards and specifications
• A track record of delivering projects safely, commercially and successfully

The Company

This is a high-performing mid-tier contractor with a strong reputation throughout Queensland. Unlike many larger organisations, they offer their Project Managers genuine autonomy, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to have a meaningful influence on project outcomes. The business has built its reputation through quality project delivery, strong client relationships, and, importantly, retaining good people. You'll be joining an organisation where high performance is recognised, people are trusted to do their jobs and long-term career development is encouraged.

What's on Offer

• $220,000 - $240,000 + Super
• Company vehicle
• Civil infrastructure projects up to $60M
• Brisbane & Sunshine Coast project opportunities
• Strong pipeline of upcoming work
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Excellent senior leadership team
• Stable, established mid-tier contractor
• Strong reputation for retaining its people
• Genuine long-term career opportunity