Senior Project Manager

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Study assistance

Membership fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible leave provisions

Job summary

RoadTek is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple road and bridge infrastructure projects in Queensland. You will manage planning, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and resources to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes for communities.

You will guide project teams, foster collaboration with clients and partners, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards. A current driver’s license and engineering qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and risk management capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Civil infrastructure

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification

Job description

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 cafe 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 RoleAs 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 YouYou 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/704122/26Closing Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.