Project Manager

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With a proven track record in complex construction environments, this business is a trusted delivery partner on major Department of Defence programs.
They offer long-term career development, national mobility, and a strong team culture focused on integrity, quality, and safety.
About The Company Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering critical Defence infrastructure across Australia.
With a proven track record in complex construction environments, this business is a trusted delivery partner on major Department of Defence programs.
They offer long-term career development, national mobility, and a strong team culture focused on integrity, quality, and safety.
About The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver capital works, base upgrades, and critical Defence infrastructure projects across QLD, NT, and WA.
You'll lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee all aspects of project delivery—ensuring compliance with Defence requirements, managing subcontractors, and maintaining high standards of safety, cost, quality, and schedule.
Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end delivery of Defence infrastructure projects across regional and metro sites.
Lead project planning, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and construction delivery.
Ensure alignment with Defence security protocols, quality standards, and delivery frameworks.
Coordinate subcontractors and internal teams across engineering, safety, and commercial functions.
Drive risk management, program forecasting, and reporting in line with Tier 1 governance.
Mandatory Requirements Minimum 4+ years of experience delivering Defence infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of Defence contract models including Construct Only, D&C, ECI, or Managing Contractor.
Demonstrated capability managing infrastructure projects in live environments and remote locations.
Ability to engage with Defence stakeholders, consultants, and internal delivery teams.
Eligible to obtain (or currently hold) Baseline or NV1 security clearance.
Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.7-10+ years' construction industry experience with at least 4 years in Defence infrastructure.
Proven experience working in Tier 1 construction roles Excellent leadership, risk management, and project controls capability.
What's on Offer Join a national leader with a secure Defence delivery pipeline.
Work on high-profile projects across QLD, NT, and WA.
Competitive salary package + vehicle + uplifts for remote projects.
Supportive, safety-first culture with clear pathways to Senior PM and Project Director roles.
If you are a Senior Project Engineer OR Project Manager looking for your next opportunity, please reach out to Jimmy Stewart on 0423 611 276 OR jstewart@designandbuild.com.au Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Design Build by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Project Manager" roles.
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