Job Description

Civil Project Manager  | Transport Infrastructure

Location: Nerang, QLD
Contract: 12-Month Contract + 2 x 12-Month Extension Options
Rate: Up to $161.94 per hour 

Are you an experienced Civil Project Manager with a strong background in transport infrastructure delivery?

We are seeking a highly capable professional to lead the delivery of key road infrastructure projects within a major government program across Queensland's rapidly growing South Coast Region.

This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects from business case completion through to detailed design, procurement, and construction documentation, contributing to critical transport infrastructure projects across the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim regions.

About the Role

As the Project Manager (Civil), you will be responsible for managing the delivery of road infrastructure projects during the pre-construction phase while providing specialist technical expertise, commercial oversight and stakeholder management to ensure successful project outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of transport infrastructure projects through planning, design, procurement and pre-construction phases.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, expenditure and financial performance.
• Acting as the delegated Representative of the Principal for project delivery contracts.
• Managing tender processes, tender evaluations and contract awards.
• Providing high-level engineering and technical advice on design, materials, construction methodologies and project risks.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, policies and environmental requirements.
• Coordinating project resources and promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and resolving complex project issues.
• Preparing project reports and monitoring project performance against time, cost, quality and scope objectives.

Essential Requirements To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) accredited under the Washington Accord or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Current Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration.
• Minimum 15 years' experience delivering transport infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex civil infrastructure projects through design and pre-construction phases.
• Strong commercial, financial and contract management skills.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Construction White Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history check.

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract with potential extensions of up to an additional 24 months.
• Opportunity to work on significant road infrastructure projects across South East Queensland.
• Competitive rate of up to $161.94 per hour.
• Long-term project pipeline within a respected government environment.
• Exposure to high-profile transport infrastructure programs.

 

Apply Now If you are a highly experienced RPEQ-qualified Civil Engineer with a proven background delivering major transport infrastructure projects, we would like to hear from you.

Submit your CV outlining your relevant project experience, qualifications and RPEQ registration or call Caroline on 1300 129 732 for more information.