project manager - capital projects

HR Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners partners with a premier Queensland State Government department to secure an experienced Project Manager (Capital Projects) for the maritime assets and infrastructure team in Brisbane.

You will lead high-profile public infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction-readiness, including a flagship boat harbour upgrade and related land-side, marine, and active transport works. Strong governance and procurement experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure projects through planning and design phases.
• Tertiary qualifications in PM or related field.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and procurement.
• Experience with gated project frameworks (TMR OnQ, PMBOK, or PRINCE2).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with 3PCM, SAP, or MS Project is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams and design reviews across civil, marine, and land-side infrastructure.
• Progress projects through governance frameworks to construction readiness.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, tender docs, and contract administration.
• Control schedules, budgets, cash flows, and risk registers in project systems.
• Engage with stakeholders, councils, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Procurement

Gated project frameworks

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management / Civil Engineering / Construction / Urban Planning

Tools

3PCM

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Capital Projects (Civil / Marine Infrastructure)

Work Type: Contract (12 Months + Extensions)

Pay Rate: $97.00 - $103.00 + Super (PAYG)

Location: Brisbane

About the Role:

We are partnering with a premier Queensland State Government department to secure an experienced Project Manager (Capital Projects) to join their maritime assets and infrastructure team.

In this role, you will lead high-profile public infrastructure projects from feasibility, concept, and detailed design through to construction-readiness. A key priority will involve driving a flagship boat harbour upgrade project-progressing concept designs into detailed, construction-ready plans while shaping land-side, marine, and active transport infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams, technical advisors, and design reviews across civil, marine, and land-side infrastructure.
• Progress key projects through formal gated assurance frameworks and government governance systems to achieve construction readiness.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, tender documentation, and contract administration for design and technical consultants.
• Control project governance, including schedules, budgets, cash flows, and risk registers in enterprise project systems (e.g., 3PCM / SAP).
• Engage proactively with key stakeholders, local councils, contractors, and internal project teams.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven track record managing infrastructure projects through planning and design phases (civil, marine, transport, or public sector environments preferred).
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Urban Planning, or equivalent industry experience.
• Solid grasp of contract management, procurement, and gated project frameworks (TMR OnQ, PMBOK, or PRINCE2).
• Highly developed stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with project management systems such as 3PCM, SAP, or MS Project is highly advantageous.