Project Manager

Brunel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Return flights provided

Fully funded accommodation

Meals provided onsite

2 weeks on/1 week off roster

30% FIFO uplift

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major civil infrastructure package on a FIFO Melbourne to Queensland roster. You will oversee planning through to completion, directing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role offers a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster with a 30% uplift and flights plus accommodation provided. You will bring proven experience delivering projects valued at $100M+, strong contract and procurement skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major civil infrastructure or renewable energy projects valued at $100M+.
• Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen in contracts, forecasting, procurement, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major civil infrastructure package from commencement through to completion.
• Develop and implement project strategies to achieve safety, program, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project delivery teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, procurement, contracts, variations, claims, and project risk.
• Drive construction performance through planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity and project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Project Manager | Major Civil Project | FIFO Melbourne to QLD | 2/1 Roster | 30% Uplift

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on the delivery of a major civil infrastructure package valued in excess of $100M as part of one of Australia's largest developments.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role on a flagship project, providing leadership across construction, engineering, commercial performance, safety, and stakeholder management while leading a high-performing team in a FIFO environment.

FIFO from Melbourne to Queensland | 2 weeks on, 1 week off | 30% FIFO uplift

What's on Offer?

• FIFO from Melbourne to Queensland.
• Attractive 2/1 roster.
• Competitive salary package plus 30% FIFO uplift.
• Return flights provided.
• Fully funded accommodation.
• Meals provided whilst onsite.
• Opportunity to lead a career-defining renewable energy project.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career progression opportunities.
• Join a high-performing team delivering one of Australia's most significant renewable energy developments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Director, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a significant civil infrastructure package from planning through to completion.

Leading a multidisciplinary team of Construction Managers, Project Engineers, Supervisors, and Commercial personnel, you'll drive safe, profitable, and successful project outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

This role will suit a proven Project Manager with experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, or civil construction projects valued at $100M+.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major civil infrastructure package from commencement through to completion.
• Develop and implement project strategies to achieve safety, program, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project delivery teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, procurement, contracts, variations, claims, and project risk.
• Drive construction performance through effective planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all legislative and project requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, innovation, and project outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• FIFO from Melbourne to Queensland.
• Attractive 2/1 roster.
• Competitive salary package plus 30% FIFO uplift.
• Return flights provided.
• Fully funded accommodation.
• Meals provided whilst onsite.Opportunity to lead a career-defining renewable energy project.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career progression opportunities.
• Join a high-performing team delivering one of Australia's most significant renewable energy developments.

Profile

About You

You'll be an accomplished Project Manager with a strong track record delivering large-scale civil infrastructure or renewable energy projects.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience delivering projects valued at $100M+.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent commercial acumen across contracts, forecasting, procurement, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Outstanding stakeholder and client management skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian construction contracts including AS4000, AS2124, or similar.
• Previous FIFO or remote project experience highly regarded.