Project Manager - TMR Projects

Symal; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance program

Rewards program

Job summary

Symal is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Northern Queensland, focusing on TMR civil infrastructure. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects ranging from tens to hundreds of millions, including strong government engagement.

Based in Townsville, Cairns or nearby, you will drive safety, quality and on-time delivery while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with subcontractors and clients across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering TMR projects in Queensland.
• Proven track record in civil infrastructure delivery.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major TMR and civil projects.
• Manage budgets, programs, resources and commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across engineering and site operations.
• Maintain client relationships and manage key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with TMR and government bodies to meet requirements.
• Oversee risks, variations, claims and contract obligations.

Skills

TMR experience

Civil infrastructure

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager – TMR Civil Infrastructure | Northern Queensland | Major Projects

Lead the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across Northern Queensland.

Symal Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong TMR experience to join our growing team in Northern Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civil Project Manager based in Townsville, Cairns or surrounding areas to take a key role in delivering significant transport and infrastructure projects across the region.

We are looking for someone who understands the requirements of working on Transport and Main Roads (TMR) projects and has a proven track record delivering civil infrastructure projects from approximately $50–60 million through to major projects valued at $200 million+.

This is a local Northern Queensland opportunity!

About the Role

Reporting to the senior project leadership team, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of major TMR and civil infrastructure projects
• Managing project budgets, programs, resources and commercial outcomes
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, construction, commercial and site operations
• Managing client relationships and key project stakeholders
• Working closely with TMR and other government stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met
• Managing project risks, variations, claims and contractual obligations
• Driving productivity, performance and continuous improvement across the project
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Leading and mentoring Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and broader project teams
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality and project management systems

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who has successfully delivered TMR projects and understands the standards, processes and expectations associated with major government infrastructure projects. Who is based in Northern QLD ideally Townsville or surrounding towns 150 Kilometres north or South.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering TMR projects in Queensland
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects valued at $50 million+
• Experience managing projects in the $50–60 million range, with exposure to projects up to $200 million+ highly regarded
• Strong understanding of TMR specifications, processes, contractual requirements and project delivery expectations
• A strong background across major civil infrastructure, including roads, bridges, earthworks and associated infrastructure
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, variations, claims, forecasting and project controls
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead large multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A strong focus on safety, quality, environmental compliance and project performance
• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

Northern Queensland Opportunity

This role is ideally suited to someone already based in Townsville, Cairns or the surrounding Northern Queensland region, or someone looking to make a permanent move to the area.

A genuine local opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects in Northern Queensland.

Why Join Symal?

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. We build critical infrastructure that connects communities while creating careers that grow with our people.

Forge Pathways

Work on diverse, career-defining infrastructure projects that challenge and develop your skills.

Get Ahead

Access structured development programs, mentoring and leadership opportunities designed to help you reach your career goals.

Keep Well

Enjoy discounted health insurance, wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program and a range of rewards and benefits.

Stay Connected

Join a collaborative team culture where people genuinely enjoy working together, celebrating success and supporting one another.

Diversity of Thought Fuels Our Progress

Our inclusion initiatives are designed to create opportunities for everyone. Through programs including Shine, Resolve and Wamarra, we're helping build meaningful careers for women, veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the construction industry.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Symal acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise.We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.