Project Manager | Client Side | Civil Infrastructure | Gold Coast

IEPro Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Coast based role

Diverse civil infrastructure portfolio

Client-facing opportunities

Career development

Job summary

IEPro Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Gold Coast team, focusing on civil infrastructure. You will own delivery across projects from planning through handover, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders to meet programme, budget and quality objectives.

You will work directly with government and private sector clients, bringing strong contract management, commercial delivery and client-facing capabilities to a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.
• Experience in Australian civil infrastructure project delivery.
• Understanding of roads, drainage, utilities, and water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil infrastructure projects for government and private clients.
• Oversee planning through handover on projects.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor programmes, budgets and delivery strategies.
• Administer procurement, tender evaluations and contractor engagement.
• Review progress claims, variations and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare reports and updates for clients.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Civil infrastructure

Client liaison

Contract management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

IEPro are working with an established project management consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their Gold Coast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in civil infrastructure who wants to take greater ownership of project outcomes while working directly with clients across a diverse range of projects.

The business provides client-side project management and construction management services across government and private sector infrastructure, supporting projects from initial planning and design through to construction and completion.

With asalary package up to $170k + super, this opportunity will suit an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working closely with clients, solving complex delivery challenges and managing projects from a broader commercial and strategic perspective.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager, you'll represent clients throughout the delivery of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring works are properly planned, managed and delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality expectations.

You'll work across different stages of project delivery, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders while providing practical advice and oversight throughout the construction process.

The role offers a balance of project management, contract administration, stakeholder engagement and construction delivery oversight.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, including:

• Road and transport infrastructure
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Local government capital works
• Civil construction and infrastructure upgrades
• Community and public infrastructure projects
• Broader government and private sector developments

IEPro are working with an established project management consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their Gold Coast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in civil infrastructure who wants to take greater ownership of project outcomes while working directly with clients across a diverse range of projects.

The business provides client-side project management and construction management services across government and private sector infrastructure, supporting projects from initial planning and design through to construction and completion.

With asalary package up to $170k + super, this opportunity will suit an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working closely with clients, solving complex delivery challenges and managing projects from a broader commercial and strategic perspective.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager, you'll represent clients throughout the delivery of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring works are properly planned, managed and delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality expectations.

You'll work across different stages of project delivery, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders while providing practical advice and oversight throughout the construction process.

The role offers a balance of project management, contract administration, stakeholder engagement and construction delivery oversight.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, including:

• Road and transport infrastructure
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Local government capital works
• Civil construction and infrastructure upgrades
• Community and public infrastructure projects
• Broader government and private sector developments

This position will suit someone who understands how construction projects are delivered and can confidently represent the interests of clients throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage civil infrastructure projects on behalf of government and private sector clients
• Oversee projects from planning and design through to construction and handover
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
• Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets and delivery strategies
• Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations and contractor engagement
• Administer construction contracts and support superintendent functions where required
• Review progress claims, variations and contractual entitlements
• Monitor project costs, forecasting and commercial performance
• Identify and manage project risks, programme delays and delivery challenges
• Coordinate design reviews, technical documentation and project approvalsMonitor contractor performance against safety, quality and programme requirements
• Prepare project reports and provide regular updates to clients
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders

About You

To succeed, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Proven experience in project management or engineering within Australian civil infrastructure
• Strong understanding of civil construction and project delivery
• Experience managing projects across roads, drainage, utilities, water infrastructure or general civil works
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, programmes and stakeholder expectations
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong written communication, reporting and documentation skills
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management capability
• Ability to identify project risks and provide practical solutions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities
• A proactive, collaborative approach to project management

Previous experience in a client-side project management or consultancy environment will be highly regarded.

We're also interested in speaking with experienced contractor-side Project Managers who have strong commercial and contractual experience and are looking to transition into client-side project management.

The Benefits

• A salary package up to $170k + super
• Gold Coast based position
• Work across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects
• Exposure to government and private sector clients
• Opportunity to manage projects across the entire delivery lifecycle
• Broaden your experience across project management, contracts and commercial delivery
• Work alongside experienced project management professionals
• Direct involvement with clients and key project stakeholders
• Opportunity to develop your client-side project management career
• Varied project responsibilities and long-term professional development opportunities

Please note:

Only candidates with local Australian based experience and working rights will be considered.

Additional information

• A salary package up to $170k + super
• Client-side delivery across civil and government infrastructure projects
• Gold Coast based with diverse projects and career development opportunities