Job Description
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.
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Key responsibilities
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End-to-end project delivery with responsibility for safety, programme, cost, quality, and client outcomes
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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
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Monitor project performance against budget and programme, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to protect profitability and successful project outcomes
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Lead teams of 10 to 40+ boilermakers and construction personnel across multiple crews and work fronts
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Construction planning and execution, including look-ahead planning, sequencing, and daily production targets
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Manage RFIs and revision control, ensuring all client design reviews, models, shop drawings, and IFC documentation are accurately tracked and implemented
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Build and maintain strong client relationships through transparent communication, reporting, and proactive risk management
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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
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Coordinate labour, materials, equipment, cranes, access requirements, permits, and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient project execution
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Build and lead a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, performance, professionalism, and respect
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About you
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Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager delivering complex construction projects
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Demonstrated history of successfully leading teams of 10 to 40+ personnel in live construction environments
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Strong commercial, financial, and contractual management capability
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Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills under pressure
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A genuine commitment to safety leadership—you lead safety by example, not by delegation
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A verifiable track record of successful project delivery, with references available
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Experience using Simpro for project management, job costing, scheduling, and reporting
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Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
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About us
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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.
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Genuine ownership and autonomy to lead your projects
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Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience and capability
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A team that values execution, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
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The opportunity to play a key role in delivering significant structural steel projects
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Monday to Friday position based in Townsville, with flexibility to support a work-life balance
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📌 Construction Project Manager (Townsville)
🏢 Custom Steel Fab
📍 Townsville