Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Public Sector People Full time

This state gov department is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their SEQ Capital Works team, supporting a range of exciting building construction and upgrade projects across South East Queensland. If you thrive in a dynamic client-side project environment and have a background in construction project management, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage building construction/upgrade projects from planning to completion.
  • Prepare and implement project management plans and assess delivery options.
  • Coordinate risk management, procurement strategies, value engineering, and lifecycle considerations.
  • Engage and manage consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with project briefs, statutory requirements, and value-for-money outcomes.
  • Prepare tenders (traditional and design & construct) in line with Australian Standards.
  • Oversee commissioning, handover, and the defect liability period.
  • Maintain clear project documentation, reporting, and performance tracking.
Successful candidate
  • Proven experience in client-side project management for building construction/upgrade projects.
  • Strong knowledge of contract administration, including the role of Principal's Representative and Contract Superintendent.
  • Qualifications in building construction or a related discipline.
  • Sound understanding of contract law, industry standards, and stakeholder responsibilities.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing project reports and stakeholder updates.
  • Confidence working within government policies, WHS standards, delegations, and financial procedures.
  • Experience in government or large infrastructure organizations.
  • Familiarity with project profitability, fee proposals, and maintaining auditable records.
  • A mindset focused on improving business systems and processes.
If you are an experience project manager looking for your next government contract role or someone looking to transition out of the private space into one of QLD's largest state departments, this is the opportunity for you

Send your application through to: & give me a call on to discuss this opportunity in further detail today

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