Project Manager

Alder Group; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative workplace

Career growth

Competitive pay

Job summary

Alder Group in Queensland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects in the Moreton Bay region. You will own delivery from planning through to completion, coordinating clients, teams, subcontractors and suppliers to meet safety, quality, programme and budget goals.

You'll drive planning, cost control, and contract administration while maintaining strong client relationships and reporting on progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager within the Civil & Infrastructure sector.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (preferred).
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in programming, budgeting and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Proficiency with project management and digital construction systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, programming, forecasting and cost control.
• Lead project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, programme and financial objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver successful outcomes.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations and contractual obligations.
• Review project documentation and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports and oversee project close-out and final contract administration.
• Provide support and assistance to the estimating team to help procure work as required by the Civil and Infrastructure General Manager
• Peruse in detail all project drawings, specifications and all other relevant documentation prior to project commencement and throughout project duration.
• Organise and chair project start up meetings with the project team and all supporting pillars
• Manage all head contract claims (variations, extensions or time, progress etc.)

Skills

PM experience

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Programming

Contract admin

Digital construction

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Related discipline

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Join a business helping deliver critical infrastructure across the Moreton Bay region.

With a strong pipeline of secured civil projects and a growing presence across Southeast Queensland, Alder Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of Civil works throughout the Moreton Bay area.

For 23 years, Alder Group has built a reputation for quality, collaboration and reliability, bringing together engineering, construction and project delivery expertise under one roof. Our people-first culture and commitment to excellence have made us a trusted partner across Queensland and Northern NSW.

As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of project delivery from planning and procurement through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You'll work closely with clients, stakeholders and project teams while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

If you're looking for an opportunity to deliver meaningful projects close to home, lead high-performing teams and be part of a business with a strong future, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

• Manage project planning, programming, forecasting and cost control.
• Lead project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, programme and financial objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver successful outcomes.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations and contractual obligations.
• Review project documentation and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports and oversee project close-out and final contract administration.
• Provide support and assistance to the estimating team to help procure work as required by the Civil and Infrastructure General Manager
• Peruse in detail all project drawings, specifications and all other relevant documentation prior to project commencement and throughout project duration.
• Organise and chair project start up meetings with the project team and all supporting pillars
• Manage all head contract claims (variations, extensions or time, progress etc.)

About You - Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager within the Civil & Infrastructure sector.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (preferred).
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in programming, budgeting and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Proficiency with project management and digital construction systems.

About the business

Here at Alder Group we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Education, Retail, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing and Community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe, all thanks to our great team, which you could be part of!

What we offer:

Our culture reflects who we are and how we work, holding ourselves accountable to every commitment, delivering quality work we're proud of, and fostering a genuine, down-to-earth team environment where people feel valued, supported and challenged to grow.

Join us to experience:

• A supportive and collaborative workplace where people are valued, respected and encouraged to do their best work.
• A genuine 'one team' mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your capability, expand your experience and grow your career within a dynamic and evolving business.
• A company committed to a vision that ensures we not only deliver exceptional outcomes today but create a lasting impact for the future.
• A competitive remuneration package aligned to your experience and the value you bring to the role.

If you're a motivated Project Manager looking to lead impactful civil infrastructure projects and play a key role in the next phase of Alder's growth, we'd love to hear from you.