Project Manager, Vegetation & Civil Infra - Safe Delivery

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for site travel

Ongoing training and career pathways

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to own major vegetation clearance and civil works programs for utilities and infrastructure clients. You will lead field teams, manage budgets, and report progress to clients and senior leadership while ensuring safety and quality on site.

Your role includes coordinating approvals, managing subcontractors, and maintaining schedules across regional and remote locations in Australia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ project delivery experience in civil, utilities or vegetation works.
• Proven ability to build, manage and recover project programs.
• Strong budget management—cost control, forecasting, variations and reporting.
• Solid understanding of utility environments (overhead and underground) and safety compliance.
• Project Management qualifications and/or strong industry experience.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• 4x4 or off-road driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own project programs, including methodology, sequencing, resourcing, access and clearing limits to keep works on schedule.
• Set up and control project budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, variations and progress claims.
• Report on program, cost and productivity to clients and senior leadership.
• Manage projects end to end, from tender award and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Lead subcontractors and site teams to deliver safe, compliant and productive works.
• Coordinate approvals with utilities, engineers, and environmental and cultural heritage consultants, and manage quality, WHS, environmental risk and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

On-site leadership

Education

Construction White Card

First Aid / CPR

Tools

4x4 driving experience

Job description

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to own major vegetation clearance and civil works programs for utilities and infrastructure clients. You will lead field teams, manage budgets, and report progress to clients and senior leadership while ensuring safety and quality on site.

Your role includes coordinating approvals, managing subcontractors, and maintaining schedules across regional and remote locations in Australia.