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Retaining Walls Australia (RWA) is seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager
to join our growing team based in
Loganholme, QLD
.
This is a critical role within the business, responsible for overseeing projects from
tender through to completion
, with a strong focus on project delivery, commercial performance, site management and client relationships.
We are looking for more than someone who can manage a programme — we want the
right person
who can take ownership, make sound commercial decisions and drive successful project outcomes.
About the Role
Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of retaining wall projects, including:
Managing projects from tender review through to completion and handover.
Reviewing tenders, scopes, specifications, pricing, methodology and commercial risks.
Preparing and contributing to tender submissions.
Managing project programmes, resources, labour, plant and subcontractors.
Providing effective oversight of site operations and construction activities.
Managing project budgets, costs, margins, forecasting and financial performance.
Preparing and submitting accurate
progress claims and invoices
within contractual timeframes.
Identifying, documenting and recovering
variations, claims and extensions of time
.
Managing client, consultant, subcontractor and supplier relationships.
Ensuring project quality requirements are met, including the
collation, review and submission of all required quality records, inspections, test results and handover documentation
.
Ensuring compliance with HSEQ requirements and maintaining our
Zero Harm – everyone returns home safely every day
commitment.
Providing accurate project reporting, including programme, financials, risks, opportunities and project status.
Driving projects through to successful completion and close-out.
About You




We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate:
Proven experience managing civil construction, retaining wall or similar construction projects.
Strong commercial and financial management skills.
Demonstrated experience with
progress claims, variations, EOTs and project forecasting
.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, scopes, specifications and project documentation.
Experience reviewing tenders and preparing or contributing to tender submissions.
Robust site management and project delivery capability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accountability.
A practical, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make decisions.
The ability to lead, influence and build strong relationships across project teams.
Why Join RWA?
RWA is part of the
Doughty Group
, an established and growing Queensland business with operations across civil construction, retaining walls, plant hire and heavy haulage.
This is an opportunity to join a business where you can have a genuine impact, take ownership of your projects and work closely with senior leadership.
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the business for the
long term
, not simply the next role on their career path.
The Right Person
This is a
critical appointment
, and we are committed to finding the right person for the role. The successful candidate will be required to travel to various project sites on a regular basis.
If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager who combines
strong project delivery, commercial acumen, site experience and leadership
, we would like to hear from you.
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a project manager?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
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📌 Senior Project Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Retaining Walls Australia
📍 Brisbane