Senior Project Manager

4 hours ago

Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia Harwell Consulting Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Picture

This is the next step for a proven civil leader ready to shape how a fast-growing contractor scales.

You'll take operational control of complex civil and infrastructure projects across SE QLD: subdivisions, services, and earthworks from $1M - $20M+.

It's a senior delivery role with genuine influence: lead teams, manage clients, drive systems, and set the standard as the business establishes in Tier 2 territory.

The Role

Lead the planning, execution, and handover of multiple civil projects.

Mentor emerging Project Managers, embed consistency across teams, and deliver excellence through structure, foresight, and commercial control.

You'll work closely with the leadership team to align delivery outcomes with business growth and client expectations.

The Offer

$200,000 - $220,000 + Super + Car (aligned to capability)

Immediate start or pending notice period

Burleigh Heads HQ, newly renovated office with on-site gym

Direct engagement with the Managing Director & Construction Manager

Stable, high-growth contractor with secured SE QLD pipeline

Culture built on accountability, integrity, growth, and "team-first" values

What Winning Looks Like

  • Projects delivered on time, on budget, and to spec
  • Clear, proactive communication with clients and stakeholders
  • Early risk identification and practical solution; minimal escalations
  • Commercial performance tracked and met: cost, margin, and cashflow in control
  • QA and safety systems running smoothly, audit-ready at all times
  • PMs and Engineers progressing under your guidance
  • Strong client relationships and repeat business driven by delivery excellence

Responsibilities

  • Develop and govern comprehensive project plans, scopes, and milestones
  • Lead project delivery across multiple concurrent sites
  • Own budgets, forecasting, variations, and commercial reporting
  • Drive QA/QC, compliance, and safety performance
  • Coordinate procurement strategy, subcontractor letting, and contract management
  • Lead client, consultant, and stakeholder communication, including PCG meetings
  • Oversee documentation: RFIs, approvals, reports, and variations
  • Conduct site reviews and resolve technical or logistical challenges
  • Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and digital integration
  • Ensure professional close-out and client handover with as-builts and O&M manuals

You

  • 10+ years' experience in civil construction, with 3 - 5 years as Project Manager or Senior PM
  • Proven record delivering $10M+ subdivisions or civil infrastructure projects
  • Commercially sharp across D&C, Lump Sum, and Construct-Only delivery models
  • Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capability across multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and construction management platforms (SimPRO or similar)
  • Excellent communicator and negotiator; you keep clients informed and teams aligned
  • Deep technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roads, and civil structures
  • Structured, accountable, and proactive; you stay ahead of issues

Why This Role

This is your chance to take ownership in a business that's scaling fast and doing it right, structured systems, clear leadership, and a team that values performance and trust.

If you want to help shape the next phase of a rising civil contractor while leading from the front, this is your seat. Apply now or send your CV to with the subject line Senior Project Manager - Civil Construction.

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