Senior Project Manager - Tunnelling & Underground Lead

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 405,000 - 495,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Australia seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of major underground construction packages on a high-profile infrastructure project. The role emphasises safety, budget control, and strong stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years’ civil infrastructure delivery experience, with tunnelling or underground project exposure and solid leadership of large multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 15+ years' experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience as Senior Project Manager on tunnelling, underground or major civil works.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major underground construction packages.
• Drive a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and financial performance.
• Oversee planning, programming and resource allocation to achieve milestones.
• Lead commercial management including subcontract administration, procurement, claims and variations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Budget management

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Contract administration

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Australia seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of major underground construction packages on a high-profile infrastructure project. The role emphasises safety, budget control, and strong stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years’ civil infrastructure delivery experience, with tunnelling or underground project exposure and solid leadership of large multi-disciplinary teams.