Project Manager Rockhampton FullTime

Nulsen Disability Services; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Bonus scheme

Rewards and benefits platform

Job summary

Higgins Coatings is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead in the Rockhampton region. You will manage projects across multiple sites, lead crews, plan resources, and make practical on-site decisions to ensure quality workmanship.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will build strong relationships with local clients, trades and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while maintaining on-budget performance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified painter with commercial experience.
• Experience leading small teams of wages staff and sub-contractors on concurrent projects.
• Ability to assess budgeted hours and costs for projects.
• Proficient in completing documentation electronically.
• Strong written and verbal communication to ensure client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of works for multiple concurrent projects safely, on time, to contract specification and budget.
• Day-to-day planning of resources and labour – employees and sub-contractors.
• Job assessments, monitoring and cost control.
• Represent Higgins professionally in the local market and strengthen our reputation through reliable delivery.
• Keep clients informed through regular, practical communication.

Skills

Trade qualified painter

Team leadership

Budget & cost control

Documentation skills

Client communication

Job description

• Great remuneration package, including FMCV + Incentives
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities
• Make a difference running our operations team

If you're a respected trade professional who knows how to get the best out of people and manage local relationships, this is the job for you.

Higgins Coatings are a proud family-owned business, with a national presence, operating for over 75 years' leading the commercial painting industry. This is an opportunity to step off the tools while still using your trade knowledge every day to lead crews, solve site issues and support quality workmanship.

Reporting to our Branch Manager, this is a hands-on role, working across the Rockhampton region with local clients, trades and suppliers. You'll be trusted to manage your projects, make practical decisions on site and build strong working relationships with the people who help us deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the completion of works for multiple, concurrent projects safely, on time, to contract specification, and to budget.
• Day to day planning of resources and labour - both employees and sub contractors
• Job assessments, monitoring and cost control
• Represent Higgins professionally in the local market and strengthen our reputation through reliable delivery
• Keep clients informed and confident through regular, practical communication

We are big enough to offer national support, systems and career pathways, but still family-owned - which means relationships, loyalty and doing the right thing still matter here. We also offer:

• Competitive salary package, including a bonus scheme and fully maintained company vehicle
• Access to a leading rewards and benefits platform
• Work alongside an experienced leadership and support team.

What's required from you?

• Trade qualified painter with commercial experience
• Experience managing small teams of wages staff and sub contractors on concurrent projects
• Know how to assess budgeted hours and costs of projects
• Ability to complete documentation electronically
• Ensuring client satisfaction through high levels of written and verbal communication

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will need to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a Working With Children Card.