Project Manager

Duratec; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated lease options

Discounts via Flare

Community service leave

Training and study assistance

Employee assistance program

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Duratec is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of complex construction and remediation projects across Central Queensland. Based in Gladstone, you'll help establish a high-performing local team, contribute to regional culture and support growth of the business.

You will manage budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships while upholding safety, quality and efficiency. With tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management, you will mentor project teams

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant trade.
• Experience delivering complex projects end-to-end.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost control experience.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and mentor others.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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 & forecasting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Safety & quality

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management qualification

Trade qualification

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.