Lead major civil projects. Build high-performing teams. Deliver with confidence.

At Pentacon, we deliver complex civil infrastructure projects across Queensland, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of some of our most key work.

This is more than a project delivery role. We're looking for a commercially minded leader who can build strong client relationships, mentor project teams, manage contractual risk and drive outstanding project outcomes.

If you're passionate about developing people, leading from the front and delivering projects safely, on time and within budget, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the delivery of major civil construction projects while providing leadership and guidance to Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.

You'll be accountable for project performance from award through to completion, ensuring commercial success, operational excellence and exceptional client service.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the successful delivery of major civil construction projects

Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to Project Managers and project teams

Manage project financial performance, forecasting and profitability

Oversee contract administration, variations and commercial risk

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Develop project strategies, construction methodologies and delivery plans

Ensure projects are delivered safely on schedule and within budget





Identify business opportunities and support future tender submissions

Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and operational performance

What You'll Bring

Local to the Mackay Region essential

Extensive experience managing large civil construction projects

Strong leadership and people management capability

High-level commercial and contractual knowledge

Demonstrated experience administering construction contracts

Excellent planning, programming and resource management skills

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities

Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting and cost control

A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop others

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)

Why Pentacon?

Lead significant civil infrastructure projects

Be part of a growing and ambitious business

Work alongside experienced industry professionals

Genuine opportunity to influence project delivery and business performance

Competitive remuneration package with vehicle, fuel card and monthly phone allowance

About us

Pentacon is a well-established civil construction company delivering quality infrastructure projects across Queensland. With strong operations in Mackay, Brisbane and Gladstone, we're known for delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard while building long-term relationships with our clients and our people.

If you're ready to take ownership of complex projects while leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Senior Project Manager - Civil (Mackay)
🏢 Pentacon
📍 Mackay