Custom Steel Fab has been awarded a major project in Townsville and is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead structural steel construction projects. You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, managing teams of 10 to 40+ boilermakers and construction personnel across multiple crews and work fronts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

End-to-end project delivery with responsibility for safety, programme, cost, quality, and client outcomes

Full project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial management, including regular reporting of project costs, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow, and projected profit margins to the General Manager

Monitor project performance against budget and programme, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to protect profitability and successful project outcomes

Lead teams of 10 to 40+ boilermakers and construction personnel across multiple crews and work fronts

Construction planning and execution, including look-ahead planning, sequencing, and daily production targets

Manage RFIs and revision control, ensuring all client design reviews, models, shop drawings, and IFC documentation are accurately tracked and implemented

Build and maintain robust client relationships through clear communication, reporting, and proactive risk management

Manage the end-to-end engagement of suppliers and subcontractors, including procurement, tendering, negotiations, preparation and administration of subcontract agreements, contract management, performance management, progress claims,



variations, and ongoing commercial oversight

Coordinate labour, materials, equipment, cranes, access requirements, permits, and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient project execution

Build and lead a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, performance, professionalism, and respect

About you

Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager delivering complex construction projects

Demonstrated history of successfully leading teams of 10 to 40+ personnel in live construction environments

Strong commercial, financial, and contractual management capability

Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills under pressure

A genuine commitment to safety leadership—you lead safety by example, not by delegation

A verifiable track record of successful project delivery, with references available

Experience using Simpro for project management, job costing, scheduling, and reporting

Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

About us

Custom Steel Fab is a steel construction company servicing the construction and mining industries. We are a respected and growing business focused on execution, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Genuine ownership and autonomy to lead your projects

Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience and capability

A team that values execution, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

The opportunity to play a key role in delivering significant structural steel projects

Monday to Friday position based in Townsville, with flexibility to support a work-life balance

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📌 Construction Project Manager (Cairns)
🏢 Custom Steel Fab
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