HEH Civil is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract delivering civil construction projects across Far North Queensland. This is an in office role based from Cairns, open to local applicants, those willing to relocate, or candidates open to FIFO from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. The role suits someone with strong civil contracting experience who can take ownership of delivery, commercial outcomes, client relationships and project teams.

Perks of the role:
12-month contract based from Cairns, with FIFO considered from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
Competitive package including vehicle, and allowances for work away
Senior ownership across delivery, commercial performance and client relationships
Strong engineering, supervision and operational support

Responsibilities:
Lead one major civil project, or several smaller projects, depending on business needs
Manage delivery, budgets, forecasts, claims, variations and project risk
Coordinate Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams




Maintain robust client, TMR, local government and stakeholder relationships
Oversee planning, programming, procurement, resourcing and contract administration
Report on project performance, risks, opportunities and key issues

Requirements:
Based in Cairns, willing to relocate, or open to FIFO from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
Bachelor of Engineering
Substantial civil construction project management experience
Robust commercial, contract administration and project delivery capability
Confident leadership across Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams
Willing to travel for regional work, including overnight stays and occasional Saturday work when required

If you are an experienced civil Project Manager looking for a 12-month contract with strong support and meaningful project ownership, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Project Manager Cairns (Australia)
🏢 HEH Civil
📍 Australia