Civil Project Manager | Mining Infrastructure | Moranbah Sabre Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to support the delivery of a high priority portfolio of civil and infrastructure projects in Moranbah. The project portfolio is primarily civil in nature, with a robust focus over the next six months on dams, levees, sediment controls, earthworks, environmental structures and associated infrastructure. The broader pipeline may also include buildings, workshops and supporting site infrastructure. This is a hands on, team based Project Management role for someone who can take accountability for project outcomes, work effectively within an established delivery team and progress projects from development and Front End Loading through governance, execution and close out.

The Role

Nominal 4/3 roster working 48 hours per week on site in Moranbah

Manage civil and infrastructure projects from development through to execution and close out

Progress projects through Front End Loading, project gates and governance requirements

Deliver dams, levees, sediment controls, earthworks and associated civil infrastructure

Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk and quality

Develop scopes of work, execution strategies, work packages and delivery plans

Manage contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary stakeholders

Support tendering, contract negotiations and commercial outcomes

Manage commercial disputes, variations and contractor performance where required

Maintain strong QA/QC throughout construction delivery

Oversee construction activities and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to specification

Monitor budgets, forecasts, commitments and cost performance

Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, environment and other site functions

Work effectively within functional and panel based delivery models

Provide clear project reporting, risk management and progress updates





Support changing project priorities where additional flexibility beyond the nominal roster or hours may be required

About You We are looking for someone with:

Strong Civil or Infrastructure Project Management experience

Recent Queensland Civil Project Management experience

Proven experience within mining, heavy industry or major infrastructure environments

A strong background in either Front End Loading or execution and construction management, ideally with exposure across both

Experience delivering earthworks, dams, levees, drainage, sediment controls or similar civil infrastructure

Strong cost control, scope management and commercial capability

Experience with tender evaluations, contract negotiations and commercial dispute resolution

Strong understanding of QA/QC and construction management

Experience managing contractors and project work packages

Experience working within functional, panel or matrix style delivery models highly regarded

Environmental compliance experience or exposure, including IECA, mine affected water, rehabilitation or related environmental works

Strong analytical and problem solving capability

The ability to communicate plans, risks and priorities clearly

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across multiple site functions

Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualifications advantageous

Experience working within structured project governance frameworks highly regarded

What We Need This is not a direct leadership position managing a large internal team.



It is a team based Project Management role where you will be accountable for project outcomes, contractor performance and delivery across your assigned portfolio. We need someone who is comfortable getting into the detail, taking ownership and driving projects forward without waiting to be directed. The right person will be commercially aware, strong on cost and scope control, confident managing construction delivery and able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team fit is important. We are looking for someone with good energy, a positive attitude and an open, engaging communication style who can build trust quickly and work effectively within an established site team.

Application Requirements As part of your application, please be prepared to discuss:

Your motivation for applying for the role

Your recent Queensland Civil Project Management experience

Whether your background is weighted more toward Front End Loading or execution and construction management

Your experience with contract negotiations, tendering and commercial dispute resolution

Your QA/QC and construction management experience

Your experience working within functional or panel based delivery models

Your environmental compliance exposure, including IECA, mine affected water, rehabilitation or similar areas

Your suitability for a team based PM role accountable for project outcomes rather than a direct leadership position

Your ability to work the nominal 4/3 roster on site in Moranbah at 48 hours per week

Your flexibility to support project priorities where required

Your availability and likely timing to commence on site

Your ability to provide recent professional references

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📌 Civil Project Manager (Moranbah)
🏢 Sabre Engineering
📍 Moranbah