Project Manager - Nth QLD Project of Significance

Hall Contracting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brisbane office then FIFO transition

Autonomy in delivery

Large onsite team leadership

Competitive salary with allowances

Opportunities across Hall’s national

Job summary

Hall Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major North Queensland marine infrastructure project. The role starts in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast and transitions to a 2:1 FIFO roster, overseeing planning, procurement, mobilisation and stakeholder management.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive safety, quality, and commercial outcomes to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Australian working rights (no sponsorships)
• Proven experience delivering major civil, marine, mining or infrastructure projects in a Project Manager capacity
• Strong leadership background managing multidisciplinary construction teams
• Experience delivering bulk earthworks, marine infrastructure, dredging supports works, reclamation, or coastal protection will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage programme, budget, risk, and client expectations
• Commercially astute with strong contract administration and financial management capabilities
• Strong commitment to safety and upholding company ethics and values
• A proactive and hands‑on management style with the ability to lead teams in project environments
• Willingness to work on a FIFO roster following project mobilisation

Responsibilities

• Directing and mentoring the works team on a variety of tasks.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
• Lead project teams to achieve safety, quality, programme, and commercial objectives.
• Maintain ownership of project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.
• Manage client relationships and act as the key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, environmental, commercial, and construction teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee subcontractor engagement, performance, and commercial management.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Foster a high-performing project culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety emphasis

Job description

Project Manager - Nth QLD Project of Significance

Who We Are
Hall Contractingis Australia's leading marine and dredging contractor with projects across Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands.

With specialist expertise in dredging, land reclamation, coastal resilience, seawalls, rock revetments, port infrastructure and marine construction, Hall has built a reputation for delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

As Hall continues to secure major projects across Queensland and beyond, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Manager to join the team.

The Opportunity

Initially based in Hall's Brisbaneor Sunshine Coast office, you will play a key role in project planning, procurement, stakeholder management and mobilisation activities before transitioning to site as construction commences. Following mobilisation, the position will operate on a 2:1 FIFO roster, supporting the delivery of a major marine infrastructure project in North Queensland.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, successful and profitable delivery of the project, leading multidisciplinary teams across civil and marine construction activities.

While Brisbane-based candidates are preferred, candidates located in Townsville or Cairns are also encouraged to apply due to the location of upcoming works.

The Benefits:

• Opportunity to join Australia’s premier marine and dredging contractors.
• Contribute to projects that improve coastal resilience, marine access, port infrastructure and community outcomes.
• Brisbane-based office role before transitioning to FIFO operations.
• Have autonomy in your role and be trusted to deliver high-quality results.
• Dynamic position with management of a large onsite team.
• Competitive salary package plus allowances.
• Ongoing opportunities across Hall’s national operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directing and mentoring the works team on a variety of tasks.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
• Lead project teams to achieve safety, quality, programme, and commercial objectives.
• Maintain ownership of project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.Manage client relationships and act as the key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, environmental, commercial, and construction teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee subcontractor engagement, performance, and commercial management.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Foster a high-performing project culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Australian working rights (no sponsorships offered)
• Proven experience delivering major civil, marine, mining or infrastructure projects in a Project Manager capacity.
• Strong leadership background managing multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Experience delivering bulk earthworks, marine infrastructure, dredging supports works, reclamation, or coastal protection will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage programme, budget, risk, and client expectations.
• Commercially astute with strong contract administration and financial management capabilities.
• Strong commitment to safety and upholding company ethics and values.
• A proactive and hands‑on management style with the ability to lead teams project environments.
• Willingness to work on a FIFO roster following project mobilisation.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We look forward to speaking with you.