Project Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland. You will oversee planning, mobilisation, delivery and handover, coordinating with engineering teams, subcontractors and clients to achieve safety, quality and schedule objectives.

The ideal candidate has proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining accountability

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer delivering civil infrastructure or construction projects.
• Ability to manage projects through planning, execution, commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of project programming, financial management, contract administration and risk.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, site teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, safety standards and delivery requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions and manage competing priorities.
• Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience in transport infrastructure, roads, utilities or earthworks is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and civil construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, scheduling and delivery coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Manage project budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, variations and claims management.
• Work closely with site managers, engineers, supervisors and commercial teams to maintain project performance.
• Identify and manage project risks, programme constraints and delivery challenges.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, quality and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Provide clear reporting to senior leadership on project performance, financial outcomes and key milestones.
• Support a positive, accountable and delivery-focused project culture.

Job description

Project Manager – Infrastructure Projects | Brisbane, QLD | 2026

Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job Type:Permanent

Role Overview

An established infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland. This opportunity will suit a capable project delivery professional who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness, practical leadership and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

Working closely with senior management, engineering teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you will take ownership of projects from planning and mobilisation through to delivery and completion. The focus is on effective project leadership, sound commercial management and building productive relationships that support successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and civil construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, scheduling and delivery coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Manage project budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, variations and claims management.
• Work closely with site managers, engineers, supervisors and commercial teams to maintain project performance.
• Identify and manage project risks, programme constraints and delivery challenges.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, quality and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Provide clear reporting to senior leadership on project performance, financial outcomes and key milestones.
• Support a positive, accountable and delivery-focused project culture.

About You

We are interested in speaking with Project Managers who have developed their careers within infrastructure, civil construction, engineering or major project delivery environments.

Ideally, you will offer:

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer delivering civil infrastructure or construction projects.
• A proven ability to manage projects through planning, execution, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of project programming, financial management, contract administration and commercial risk.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, site teams and project stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, safety standards and project delivery requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities and maintain accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

Experience across transport infrastructure, roads, utilities, earthworks or other significant civil construction projects will be highly regarded.

Above all, you will be a practical and commercially aware Project Manager who understands the importance of delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Why Apply

• Infrastructure project exposure: Contribute to meaningful civil and infrastructure projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• Project ownership: Take responsibility for delivery outcomes, commercial performance and stakeholder relationships.
• Experienced leadership: Work alongside senior professionals who understand the operational and commercial realities of project delivery.
• Professional development: Build on your project management experience and develop broader leadership capability.
• Long-term career value: Establish your next career chapter within an experienced infrastructure delivery environment.
• Brisbane-based opportunity: Continue developing your career within Queensland's active infrastructure and construction sector.