Senior Project Manager

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Rostered Days Off

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Study assistance

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Toowoomba seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex road, bridge and civil infrastructure projects. You will oversee planning, procurement and delivery, managing teams and budgets to ensure on-time outcomes.

You will drive safety, quality and stakeholder engagement while supporting innovation, professional development and a healthy work-life balance with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering or project management qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple road, bridge and civil projects from planning to delivery.
• Manage budgets, schedules and procurement.
• Engage clients, stakeholders and contractors.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil construction leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Project management

Education

Engineering qualifications

PM qualifications

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Toowoomba QLD

RoadTek's Down South West Operations is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex road, bridge and civil infrastructure projects across the region. Based in Toowoomba, you will oversee multiple projects from planning through to construction, managing project teams, budgets, stakeholders, contractors and resources to achieve successful outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your project management expertise while contributing to transport infrastructure that connects communities across Queensland. Join a high-performing team that values safety, innovation, inclusion and professional development, with flexible work options, career growth opportunities and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Known as Queensland's Garden City, Toowoomba offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living, excellent schools, beautiful parks and a thriving café and cultural scene, all while remaining within easy reach of Brisbane and South East Queensland. With a strong regional economy and growing infrastructure investment, Toowoomba is a fantastic place to live, work and build your future.

Why RoadTek?

RoadTek is the commercial delivery arm of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, providing transport infrastructure solutions throughout Queensland. As part of our team, you'll contribute to projects that improve connectivity, safety and economic growth while building a rewarding career with a respected industry leader.

At RoadTek, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that delivers essential infrastructure for Queensland communities.
• Opportunities to lead diverse and complex projects across road, bridge and civil construction.
• Professional development, training and career progression pathways.
• Flexible working arrangements, including Rostered Days Off.
• Generous leave provisions and health and wellbeing benefits.
• Study assistance and reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Access to employee recognition programs and an Employee Assistance Program.
• A workplace culture committed to safety, diversity, inclusion and respect.

About the Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will provide expert leadership and project management capability to deliver multiple infrastructure projects safely, on time and within budget. You will oversee project planning, procurement, stakeholder engagement, contract administration and resource management while ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies and legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project teams to deliver complex road and bridge infrastructure projects.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, risks, resources and procurement activities.
• Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and project partners.
• Managing project delivery across construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and pre-construction activities.
• Promoting a positive project management culture and driving continuous improvement.
• Ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality project outcomes.

About You

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, resources and project delivery risks.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and/or project management qualifications.
• A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence or equivalent.

Join RoadTek and help deliver infrastructure that keeps Queensland moving.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704122/26 Closing Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026