Project Manager | Residential Construction & Developments (Mackay & Bundaberg)

Empower Management; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Management invites an experienced Project Manager to lead major residential construction projects based in Mackay or Bundaberg. You will oversee design coordination, procurement and on-site delivery, driving programme milestones and ensuring commercial success.

In a developer-builder environment, you will coordinate internal teams and subcontractors, manage budgets and contracts, and deliver projects from design through handover with a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience across residential construction, medium-density housing, townhouse developments or volume home building.
• Background within a residential developer-builder, residential construction company or integrated property development environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing D&C projects from design and procurement through to construction and handover.
• Strong construction programming, procurement, subcontractor management and contract administration skills.
• Sound commercial capability, including project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and managing variations.
• An understanding of civil works and infrastructure interfaces associated with residential developments.
• Proven ability to lead construction teams, coordinate stakeholders and take accountability for project outcomes.
• A practical, hands-on and collaborative leadership style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Formal qualifications in Construction Management, Building or a related discipline will be highly regarded, although substantial relevant industry experience is equally valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of residential and medium-density construction projects.
• Manage Design & Construct (D&C) activities, including design coordination, procurement, construction and project completion.
• Develop, manage and monitor construction programmes, key milestones and delivery schedules.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, scopes of work and contract administration.
• Take accountability for project budgets, cost control, variations, forecasting and commercial performance.
• Coordinate civil infrastructure interfaces, site establishment, services and residential built-form construction.
• Lead and collaborate with site teams, supervisors, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project safety, quality, productivity and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Proactively identify project risks, resolve construction challenges and drive successful delivery outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Residential construction

D&C projects

Budgeting

Procurement

Civil infrastructure

Leadership

Education

Construction Management or Building related degree

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager | Residential Construction & Developments (Mackay & Bundaberg)

Project Manager | Residential Construction & Developments (Mackay or Bundaberg)

Mackay or Bundaberg | Major Residential Housing projects | Developer-Builder

Lead the delivery of major residential and medium-density construction projects.

Take ownership of D&C delivery, procurement, programmes and commercial outcomes.

Join an established developer-builder with a strong pipeline of regional Queensland projects.

About the Company

Our client is an established residential development and construction builder with a strong track record of delivering residential housing projects across Australia.

With a substantial pipeline of upcoming developments throughout regional Queensland, the business is expanding its project delivery team to support continued growth across residential and medium-density construction.

In a collaborative, commercially focused environment, the company brings together development, construction, and commercial expertise to deliver quality residential projects efficiently and successfully.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business that offers long‑term project continuity, operational support, and genuine career development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Project Manager to lead the delivery of major residential construction projects based in either Mackay or Bundaberg.

Working within an established developer‑builder environment, you will take ownership of project delivery from design coordination and procurement through to construction, completion and handover.

The role involves managing construction programmes, coordinating internal delivery teams and subcontractors, and overseeing both civil infrastructure interfaces and residential built‑form construction.

Working closely with senior management and internal commercial and development teams, you will play a key role in driving project performance, maintaining programme milestones and ensuring successful commercial outcomes.

This opportunity will appeal to a Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and delivering residential construction projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of residential and medium‑density construction projects.

Manage Design & Construct (D&C) activities, including design coordination, procurement, construction and project completion.

Develop, manage and monitor construction programmes, key milestones and delivery schedules.

Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, scopes of work and contract administration.

Take accountability for project budgets, cost control, variations, forecasting and commercial performance.

Coordinate civil infrastructure interfaces, site establishment, services and residential built‑form construction.

Lead and collaborate with site teams, supervisors, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Monitor project safety, quality, productivity and compliance with contractual requirements.

Proactively identify project risks, resolve construction challenges and drive successful delivery outcomes.

About You

We are particularly interested in Project Managers who bring:

Proven project management experience across residential construction, medium‑density housing, townhouse developments or volume home building.

A background within a residential developer‑builder, residential construction company or integrated property development environment.

Demonstrated experience managing D&C projects from design and procurement through to construction and handover.

Strong construction programming, procurement, subcontractor management and contract administration skills.

Sound commercial capability, including project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and managing variations.

An understanding of civil works and infrastructure interfaces associated with residential developments.

Proven ability to lead construction teams, coordinate stakeholders and take accountability for project outcomes.

A practical, hands‑on and collaborative leadership style with strong problem‑solving skills.

Formal qualifications in Construction Management, Building or a related discipline will be highly regarded, although substantial relevant industry experience is equally valued.

Above all, we are seeking someone who understands residential construction, can confidently lead project delivery teams and takes genuine ownership of programme, quality and commercial performance.

What's on Offer?

Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and capability.

Opportunity to lead significant residential construction projects across regional Queensland.

A strong forward pipeline providing long‑term project continuity.

Established internal development, construction and commercial support.

Genuine autonomy and accountability across project delivery and commercial outcomes.

A collaborative environment with direct access to senior management.

Long‑term career opportunities with an established and growing residential construction business.

Candidates based in Mackay, Bundaberg and surrounding regions are particularly encouraged to apply. Experienced residential construction professionals from other locations are also welcome to express their interest.

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