Project Manager - Water

Randstad Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking a Project Manager to deliver water infrastructure programs on time, within budget, and to safety standards. You will lead the PM support team and manage key partner relationships across multi-disciplinary packages.

Key responsibilities include coordinating multiple Target Rate Work Packages, driving tender inputs and cost forecasting, managing delivery partners and design partners, and mentoring engineers and field staff in project management and commercial

Responsibilities

• Package Delivery: Manage, coordinate, and execute multiple Target Rate Work Packages simultaneously, including technical reporting and fiscal control.
• Estimating & Tendering: Drive tender inputs, procurement activities, cost forecasting, budget development, and progress tracking.
• Partner & Subcontractor Management: Select, onboard, and manage delivery partners, design partners, and sub-contractors.
• Design & Stakeholder Input: Lead collaborative relationships with Design Partners to integrate community, environmental, and operations feedback for value-for-money outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor Project Engineers and field staff in project management, estimating, and commercial processes

Job description

Project Manager – Water & Major Works

Title: Project Manager | Major Water Infrastructure | $90-120/hr

Location: Bundall & Arundel, QLD

Contract Duration: ASAP – Mid-Jan 2027 (potential to extend)

About The Role

Looking for a proven Project Manager to deliver optimal project outcomes (time, cost, quality, safety) across multi-disciplinary Target Rate Work Packages and minor/major capital works. Operating in a collaborative partnership environment, you will lead the PM support team (PEs, Supervisors, Coordinators) and manage key delivery partner relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Delivery: Manage, coordinate, and execute multiple Target Rate Work Packages simultaneously, including technical reporting and fiscal control.
• Estimating & Tendering: Drive tender inputs, procurement activities, cost forecasting, budget development, and progress tracking.
• Partner & Subcontractor Management: Select, onboard, and manage delivery partners, design partners, and sub-contractors.
• Design & Stakeholder Input: Lead collaborative relationships with Design Partners to integrate community, environmental, and operations feedback for value-for-money outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor Project Engineers and field staff in project management, estimating, and commercial processes

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.