Project Manager - Environmental

DCOH; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Project Manager - Environmental to lead environmental and civil projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable outcomes across our portfolio. The role requires proactive planning, strong leadership and effective stakeholder engagement with government, contractors, and communities.

You will develop Environmental & Sustainability Plans, monitor risks, supervise remediation, and report on performance, budgets and permits.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing environmental and civil engineering projects.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Ability to develop and lead Environmental & Sustainability Plans.
• Effective communication with government, contractors and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental aspects across projects to ensure compliance and sustainability.
• Monitor environmental risks and conduct regular site inspections.
• Develop and update Environmental & Sustainability Plans.
• Manage land remediation, waste and mitigation efforts.
• Engage with government, community, contractors and consultants.
• Prepare compliance reports and handle permits and renewals.
• Oversee budgets and allocate resources for environmental programs.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and best practices.

Skills

Environmental project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental & Sustainability Plans

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & ethics

Detail-oriented reporting

Professional development

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

WHO YOU ARE

This Darwin-based role will be suited for an experienced environmental professional with a proactive approach to managing projects that meet environmental regulations and standards. Your key skills include:

• Experience in managing environmental and civil engineering projects
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and skilled in managing environmental risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Capable of developing and leading Environmental & Sustainability Plans
• Effective communicator with government, contractors, community, and project teams
• Demonstrates strong leadership and commitment to ethical environmental practices
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to reporting and problem-solving
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and sustainability best practices

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Project Manager - Environmental, you will lead the management of environmental aspects across projects to ensure compliance, sustainability, and effective stakeholder collaboration. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure projects comply with NT and federal environmental laws and permits
• Monitor environmental risks and conduct site inspections regularly
• Develop, implement, and update Environmental & Sustainability Plans
• Manage land remediation, waste, and environmental impact mitigation
• Lead engagement with government, community, contractors, and consultants
• Prepare compliance reports and handle permit applications and renewals
• Oversee environmental program budgets and resource allocation
• Promote sustainability initiatives and best environmental practices