Project Manager

Duratec; Gladstone; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts (Flare)

Novated lease

Community service leave

Recognition program

Job summary

Duratec is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Gladstone to lead complex construction and remediation projects across Central Queensland. You will help establish a high-performing local team and contribute to regional culture while supporting business growth.

You will drive safe delivery, manage budgets and contracts, mentor project teams, and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant trade qualification.
• Experience delivering complex projects from initiation through to completion.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of construction, remediation and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance to maximise profitability and achieve project objectives.
• Administer client contracts, progress claims and variations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining a strong commercial position.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support project success and future opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate project teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture while supporting the growth of Duratec's Central Queensland operations.
• Drive safety, quality and operational excellence across all project activities, ensuring compliance with company systems, legislative requirements and HSEQ standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Planning

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

• Gladstone office base with strong pipeline of local and regional projects
• Play a pivotal role in building Duratec's Central Queensland business and culture
• Competitive salary package with long-term career progression opportunities

THE ROLE

Duratec are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in delivering complex construction and remediation projects across the Central Queensland region. As part of our growing Gladstone operation, you'll have the unique opportunity to help establish and shape a high-performing local team, contribute to the development of our regional culture, and support the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of construction, remediation and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance to maximise profitability and achieve project objectives.
• Administer client contracts, progress claims and variations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining a strong commercial position.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support project success and future opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate project teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture while supporting the growth of Duratec's Central Queensland operations.
• Drive safety, quality and operational excellence across all project activities, ensuring compliance with company systems, legislative requirements and HSEQ standards.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects from initiation through to completion.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build lasting client, subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced project environment.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement, coupled with strong communication and leadership skills.

THE BENEFITS

• Access to everyday discounts from Australia's leading retailers with Flare, including Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options, through Flare and Paywise
• A day paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed:

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
• Training and study assistance, for career development and professional qualifications

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Paid parental leave
• Dynamic working, where staff are empowered to have more control over their working hours and locations, in line with the needs of the individual, team, project and client

About Duratec

Duratec is a leading Australian contractor providing design, build, remediation and decommissioning services to a broad range of assets and infrastructure. Our multi-disciplined capabilities and integrated specialist subsidiaries, combine engineering experience with project delivery expertise.

Headquartered in Wangara, Western Australia, Duratec operates across Australia and the Pacific with offices and project sites in every state and territory, delivering services across multiple sectors including Defence, Mining & Industrial, Building & Facade, Energy, Marine, Transport Infrastructure, and Water Infrastructure.

We're committed to procuring responsibly, looking after our people and building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.