Project Manager AO6 (Construction)

Randstad Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Brisbane-based capital works programs, with regular travel across South East Queensland. The role is a contract arrangement requiring on-site presence three days a week with flexible WFH options for the remaining days.

You will lead project planning, monitor budgets, track milestones, and ensure data integrity across lifecycle stages in Ellipse, while engaging stakeholders to deliver concise governance reports and maintain

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management for capital works or high-security facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk contracts with safety and compliance.
• Current Australian working rights.
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel across South East Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Management: Coordinate and manage all phases of site-based capital programs and maintenance initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Cost & Scope Monitoring: Prepare detailed proposals using standardized formats, monitor project expenditure against agreed budgets, and track overall progress.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project blockers, develop robust risk mitigation strategies, and manage high-risk contracts to guarantee compliance and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong networks across internal and external stakeholder groups, delivering clear, high-level communications and progress reports to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Data Integrity: Manage enterprise system data (Ellipse) to ensure accurate cashflow forecasting, program scheduling, and reporting.
• Resource Optimization: Balance competing priorities simultaneously, utilizing systems and processes efficiently to achieve key milestones.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Data integrity

Resource optimization

Tools

Ellipse

Job description

Location: Brisbane CBD with regular travel across South East Queensland

Contract Duration: 14 September 2026 – 12 March 2027 likely to extend on a rolling contract basis.

Work Arrangement: 3 days on-site/travel, flexible WFH/office options for remaining days

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to strategically oversee multiple high-profile capital works programs. In this dynamic contract role, you will drive project planning, monitor budgets, track delivery milestones, and ensure rigorous data accuracy across all program lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Management: Coordinate and manage all phases of site-based capital programs and maintenance initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Cost & Scope Monitoring: Prepare detailed proposals using standardized formats, monitor project expenditure against agreed budgets, and track overall progress.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project blockers, develop robust risk mitigation strategies, and manage high-risk contracts to guarantee compliance and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong networks across internal and external stakeholder groups, delivering clear, high-level communications and progress reports to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Data Integrity: Manage enterprise system data (Ellipse) to ensure accurate cashflow forecasting, program scheduling, and reporting.
• Resource Optimization: Balance competing priorities simultaneously, utilizing systems and processes efficiently to achieve key milestones.

Mandatory Requirements

• Clearances: Ability to successfully pass national police checks required for working in secure custodial environments.
• Mobility: Valid C Class Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel/work at various secure facility sites across South East Queensland at least 3 days per week.
• Contract Management: Demonstrated experience managing high-risk contracts while maintaining facility reliability, safety, and strict compliance.
• Current Australian working rights: Evidence of this will be required as part of the application process.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience managing capital projects and maintenance programs within correctional or high-security facilities.
• Strong background in building, construction, or public sector facilities management.
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise business tools for project tracking and financial forecasting (Ellipse experience is highly regarded).

It is expected that the successful candidate will possess strong oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. They will display initiative, attention to detail, and have the ability to work autonomously and unsupervised whilst contributing to the wider team's objectives of ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations.

Experience

5 years