Project Manager – Civil (Roads)

Maintain; Julia Creek; Vor Ort; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company-supplied housing

FIFO/DIDO from Townsville

Zusammenfassung

Maintain is seeking a Project Manager for a remote roads project in Julia Creek (McKinlay Shire, QLD). You will lead the project from the ground and be the client's main contact through to mid-2027.

Choose FIFO/DIDO from Townsville or relocate to Julia Creek to occupy a company-supplied house. You will deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to specification, coordinating earthworks, drainage and securing resources in a remote setting.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 5 years of civil construction and project management experience, including roads.
• Track record of managing budgets, programs, subcontractors and contract administration.
• Strong WHS knowledge and compliance with Queensland WHS legislation.
• Willingness to travel between Townsville, Julia Creek and other regional sites.
• Requires a current C class driver's licence, White Card and RPEQ registration or eligibility.
• Experience with TMR or local government road projects, flood damage and DRFA restoration works.
• Regional North West Queensland experience and wet-season planning.
• Familiarity with MRTS, ITP and lot-based quality systems.

Aufgaben

• Own baseline program and look-ahead schedules and report progress.
• Lead earthworks, pavements, drainage and sealing to specifications.
• Plan works around weather risk and wet-season preparation.
• Coordinate plant, materials, quarry supply, water and logistics in a remote setting.
• Manage budget, forecast cost to complete and report monthly costs.
• Administer contracts (AS 4000/AS 2124 or TMR) including variations and claims.
• Engage and manage subcontractors and suppliers, and record weather delays.
• Own the safety system including the safety plan and SWMS.
• Run ITPs, lot registers and hold points through handover.
• Manage environmental and cultural heritage obligations.
• Build relationships with client superintendent, council and Traditional Owners.
• Contribute pricing input to future tenders.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Leadership

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Jobbeschreibung

Julia Creek, Australia | Posted on 10/28/2026

Maintain Technology is partnering with a civil construction business to find a Project Manager for a remote roads project in Julia Creek (McKinlay Shire), QLD. You will take command of the project from the ground and be the client's main contact through to mid-2027.

Choose how you work: FIFO/DIDO from Townsville on a set roster or relocate to Julia Creek into a company-supplied house.

About the role

You will deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to specification. The role covers the full project lifecycle, including:

• programming
  
• cost control
  
• subcontractor and plant management
  
• quality and safety
  
• commercial close-out
  
• planning for the North West Queensland wet season
  

You will report to the Townsville leadership team and lead the site supervisors, site engineer, foreman and crew.

Key responsibilities

• Own the baseline program and look-ahead schedules (MS Project or P6), and report progress against them.
  
• Lead earthworks, pavements, drainage and sealing to TMR MRTS or council specifications.
  
• Plan works around weather risk, including wet-season preparation, demobilisation and remobilisation, and protecting completed work.
  
• Coordinate plant, materials, quarry supply, water and logistics in a remote setting with long lead times.
  
• Manage the budget, forecast cost to complete and report costs monthly.
  
• Administer the contract (AS 4000, AS 2124 or TMR), including:
  • variations
    
  • extension-of-time claims
    
  • notices
    
  • progress claims
    
  • payment schedules
    
• Engage and manage subcontractors and suppliers, and record, notify and recover weather and flood delays.
  
• Own the safety system, including the safety plan, SWMS, traffic management plans, prestarts, inspections and incident investigations.
  
• Run ITPs, lot registers, hold points, NCRs and as-built records through to handover.
  
• Manage environmental and cultural heritage obligations, including erosion and sediment control.
  
• Build strong relationships with the client's superintendent, council, landholders, Traditional Owners and the Julia Creek community.
  
• Contribute site knowledge and pricing input to future North West Queensland tenders.
  

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  
• At least 5 years' experience in civil construction and project management, including roads (earthworks, pavements, sealing or drainage).
  
• A track record of managing budgets, programs, subcontractors and contract administration.
  
• A strong WHS record and working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.
  
• Willingness to travel between Townsville, Julia Creek and other regional sites.
  
• A current C class driver's licence and a White Card.
  
• RPEQ registration, or eligibility for it.
  
• TMR or local government road projects, including flood damage and DRFA restoration works.
  
• Remote or regional North West Queensland experience, including wet-season planning.
  
• MRTS, ITP and lot-based quality systems.
  
• Traffic management tickets (TMD or TMI), First Aid, and an HR or MR licence.
  
• Tendering and estimating experience.
  
• A competitive salary plus super. The salary range and any site or remote allowances will be discussed at your first interview.
  
• A choice of FIFO/DIDO from Townsville, or a company-supplied house in Julia Creek.
  
• Real responsibility on a project you lead from the front.
  
• The opportunity for further work, including a possible extension and future regional projects.