Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

Jpex Recruitment; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Autonomy

Brilliant culture

Job summary

Jpex Recruitment is seeking a senior Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure in North East Victoria to lead a diverse portfolio of road, bridge and water infrastructure projects. You will own planning, procurement, construction, contract administration and handover, working directly with clients and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong commercial acumen and leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with an emphasis on delivering outcomes for regional communities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' civil construction experience, including at least 3 years managing projects.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative.
• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current driver's licence and Construction Induction (White) Card.
• Experience delivering Victorian roads, bridges or water infrastructure projects for DTP or local councils will be highly regarded.
• CPEng status and experience preparing fee proposals are advantageous.
• If you bring Project Management experience in transferable fields, we want to hear from you as well.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple civil infrastructure projects across program, budget, quality, risk and safety.
• Leading procurement, tender assessments, contractor engagement and construction delivery.
• Undertaking Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative duties, including variations, extension-of-time claims and contract decisions.
• Managing client relationships, project reporting, stakeholder communication and project approvals.
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to fee proposals, repeat business and consultancy growth.

Skills

Client relationship management

Autonomous work style

Decision making under pressure

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

CPEng status advantageous

Tools

Contract management knowledge

DTP construction contracts

Job description

$150,000 - $180,000 + Super + Vehicle

Client-side project delivery across roads, bridges and water infrastructure

Flexible hours, genuine autonomy and a brilliant team culture

Senior role with direct client relationships and leadership responsibility

Take ownership. Lead projects. Make an impact.

We're on the hunt for an experienced Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure to join a progressive, specialist engineering and project management consultancy in North East Victoria.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, working closely with Victorian government agencies, local councils, contractors and consultants.

With a strong focus on roads, bridges and water infrastructure, you'll combine technical expertise, commercial judgement and relationship management to deliver successful project outcomes — with the flexibility and autonomy to do your best work.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Directors, you'll lead projects from planning and procurement through construction, contract administration and final handover.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing multiple civil infrastructure projects across program, budget, quality, risk and safety.

Leading procurement, tender assessments, contractor engagement and construction delivery.

Undertaking Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative duties, including variations, extension-of-time claims and contract decisions.

Managing client relationships, project reporting, stakeholder communication and project approvals.

Mentoring engineers and contributing to fee proposals, repeat business and consultancy growth.

About you:

You'll be a confident, commercially minded Project Manager who can operate autonomously, build trusted relationships and make sound decisions under pressure.

You'll bring:

A degree in Civil Engineering.

8+ years' civil construction experience, including at least 3 years managing projects.

Proven experience as a Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative.

Strong knowledge of AS 2124, AS 4902 and/or DTP construction contracts.

Excellent client management, negotiation and communication skills.

A current driver's licence and Construction Induction (White) Card.

Experience delivering Victorian roads, bridges or water infrastructure projects for DTP or local councils will be highly regarded. CPEng status and experience preparing fee proposals are advantageous. If you bring Project Management experience in transferable fields, we want to hear from you as well.

More than just another Project Manager role.

$150K–$180K + Super + Vehicle — a strong remuneration package.

Flexibility that matters — adaptable working hours within a delivery-focused environment.

Real autonomy — ownership of projects, client relationships and decisions.

A brilliant culture — a close-knit, high-quality team that values initiative, collaboration and professional integrity.

Meaningful infrastructure — deliver projects that make a tangible difference to regional Victorian communities.

The company:

Our client is an established, specialist civil engineering and project management consultancy serving regional Victoria. Its services span road design and construction, civil engineering, concrete structures, surveying and design, and project management.

The business prides itself on technical capability, strong client relationships and a practical, collaborative approach to delivering infrastructure projects.

Shortlisted candidates can access a full length PD.