Senior Project Manager

Uniti Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti Group is leading the rollout of Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) in Queensland. The Senior Project Manager will oversee strategic planning through construction, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

You will drive safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination across multiple sites while mentoring junior teams. The role requires deep telecoms expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing large scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecommunications construction with PM focus
• Formal qualifications in project management or leadership
• Strong health, safety and environmental standards knowledge
• Valid Queensland driver’s licence
• Traffic Controller cards or equivalent (preferred)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience managing civil contractors in telecom pits/pipes
• Familiarity with ADR system for telecoms
• Liaison with homeowners on installation specs and scheduling
• Planning/logistics for telecom project delivery

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, cost-effective delivery across Queensland portfolio
• Lead FTTP deployment and rollout within Opticomm communities
• Oversee quality assurance for construction by subcontractors
• Liaise with developers/consultants on timelines and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies across construction division
• Manage resources across the Queensland region
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to meet objectives
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors
• Mentor and develop project managers and site teams

Skills

Telecommunications PM

Project leadership

Health & safety compliance

Stakeholder management

RF technologies

GPON networks

IP networking & security

Logistics planning

Contractor management

Traffic control coordination

Education

Project management qualification

Tools

ADR system

Job description

We are one of Australia's fastest growing companies. We design, build and maintain world-class digital infrastructure, encompassing fibre networks, communication platforms, residential internet and voice services.

We believe ourpeople are vitalto our success. We strive to create an environment that appeals to the very best people in the industry, providing them with an exciting, market leading and satisfying workplace, and rewarding their performance.

About the Role:

As a Senior Project Manager at Opticomm, you will play a key role in overseeing the rollout of the Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across Queensland. You will lead projects from strategic planning through to construction and successful delivery, ensuring each stage is executed efficiently, safely and to the highest standard.

The role requires strong technical expertise in telecommunications fibre networks and exceptional project management skills. You will plan, organise and deliver complex infrastructure projects, drive timelines, maintain quality and align delivery with Opticomm's broader strategic goals, providing reliable, high-speed connectivity to communities across the state.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects across the Queensland portfolio
• Manage the deployment and rollout of infrastructure to support FTTP within Opticomm communities
• Oversee quality assurance for construction works completed by subcontractors
• Liaise with developers and their consultants on project specifications, timelines and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures across the construction division
• Manage resource requirements and allocation across the Queensland region
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors
• Mentor and develop project managers and site teams

About You:

The ideal person for this role will have/be:

• 10+ years' experience in telecommunications construction, with a focus on project management and leading project teams
• Formal qualifications in project management or leadership
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards
• A valid Queensland driver's licence
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans (or Queensland equivalent) cards (preferred)
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders at once
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Managing civil contractors delivering telecommunications pit and pipe infrastructure across greenfield and brownfield developments
• Using Telstra's Automated Duct Reservation (ADR) system
• Liaising with homeowners regarding installation specifications and scheduling planned works
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and DC power fundamentals
• Experience with RF technologies, including free-to-air (FTA) and satellite systems
• Knowledge of GPON networks, including pit and pipe infrastructure, fibre, equipment and components
• Understanding of IP networking, Wi-Fi, security, access control and other integrated communications network (ICN) solutions
• Planning and coordinating logistics for telecommunications project delivery

About us:

Uniti Group is an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing word-class digital infrastructure company.

At Uniti Group we are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity a key driver of innovation and success. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Join our team and become part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity at its core.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.

No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.