Project Manager - Civil

Randstad Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Candidate relocation costs considered

Job summary

Randstad Australia in Darwin seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead essential civil, road, and land development projects across the Northern Territory. You will provide comprehensive management, ensuring safety, design, and contractual standards are met, while delivering a robust program and fostering client and stakeholder relationships.

You will drive a proactive safety culture, mentor teams, and contribute to a strong project pipeline with relocation support available for the right

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (desirable).
• 10+ years in civil construction with at least 2 years in project management.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, community infrastructure, and road construction.
• Estimating experience is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership and contract negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated capability in client engagement and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a portfolio of projects including residential/industrial subdivisions, water/sewer upgrades, local council road infrastructure, and Defence contracts.
• Effectively delivering programming, staging, and construction methodologies.
• Ensuring strict compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Managing team outputs across efficiency, profitability, and overall project operations.
• Leading monthly assessments, cost reporting, and forecasts of project financial performance.
• Developing subcontractor work packages and conducting comprehensive package reviews.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Driving a proactive culture to maintain a safe working environment at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Estimating

Earthworks knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 + Superannuation (based on experience)
• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory (relocation costs considered)
• Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Full working rights in Australia

• Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 + Superannuation (based on experience)
• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory (relocation costs considered)
• Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Full working rights in Australia

Are you an experienced Project Manager in Darwin, or looking to relocate to lead civil projects in the NT?

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join with Australia's largest privately-owned civil contractor to deliver essential civil, road, and land development projects across the Northern Territory.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established team with a robust pipeline of work. You will play a pivotal role in driving high performing, multi-faceted projects to successful completion while benefiting from a people first culture, ongoing professional growth, and strong career progression.

About Your Next Role

In this position, you will provide comprehensive management and technical support to ensure projects meet safety, environmental, design, and contractual standards. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of projects including residential/industrial subdivisions, water/sewer upgrades, local council road infrastructure, and Defence contracts.
• Effectively delivering programming, staging, and construction methodologies.
• Ensuring strict compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Managing team outputs across efficiency, profitability, and overall project operations.
• Leading monthly assessments, cost reporting, and forecasts of project financial performance.
• Developing subcontractor work packages and conducting comprehensive package reviews.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Driving a proactive culture to maintain a safe working environment at all times.

What you will need to bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (desirable)
• 10+ years of experience in the civil construction industry, including a minimum of 2 years in a dedicated Project Management role
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Proven experience in earthworks, drainage, community infrastructure, and road construction.
• A blend of project delivery and estimating experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership, and contract negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated capability in client engagement and stakeholder management.
• A collaborative management style with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate an outcome-focused team.

What you will get in return

• Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 + Superannuation (based on experience)
• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory (relocation costs considered)
• Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Full working rights in Australia

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.