About the roleOur client is a well-established and growing landscape construction business operating across Queensland, delivering projects that shape the spaces communities live, work and play in.
They're now looking for a Commercial Project Manager who brings genuine hands-on construction knowledge — across both hard and soft landscape works — together with solid commercial and contract administration capability.This isn't a purely desk-based commercial role.
You'll need to know your way around paving, formwork, retaining walls and irrigation just as well as soil prep, planting and turf establishment, because that technical grounding is what makes your programming, variations assessments and quality control credible on-site.What you'll be doingApplying hands-on knowledge of hard landscape works (paving, formwork, retaining walls, blockwork, fencing, irrigation) to plan, sequence and verify constructionApplying sound knowledge of soft landscape works (soil prep, planting, turf establishment) to ensure correct methodology and material qualityInterpreting drawings and specifications to identify buildability issues early and resolve site queriesAssessing the technical merit, methodology and cost of variations, RFIs and claimsDeveloping project plans covering budgets, procurement, programs and resourcingManaging project costs and financial reporting, keeping delivery within tendered marginsAdministering contracts, including RFIs, EOTs, variations and progress claimsActing as the primary client contact, leading meetings, site inspections and progress reviewsDriving quality and safety compliance across both hard and soft works, including SWMS,



ITPs and inspectionsMentoring and developing Site Managers and site-based teamsWhat you'll bring5+ years' project management experience in landscape or civil constructionDemonstrated hands-on experience across hard landscape works (paving, formwork, retaining walls, blockwork, fencing, irrigation)Demonstrated experience in soft landscape works (soil preparation, planting, turf establishment)Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specificationsSound understanding of construction methodology, setout, levels, drainage and quality tolerancesProven experience with contract administration (RFIs, EOTs, variation claims)Confident client-facing communication and relationship management skillsStrong commercial acumen with a track record of managing budgets and marginsProven ability to lead, mentor and develop site-based teamsThe ability to juggle multiple projects and sites at onceDesirable but not essentialTrade qualification or formal training in landscape construction, horticulture or a related disciplineTertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management or similarLandscape construction experience in Queensland, including familiarity with TMR specificationsExperience with project management/scheduling softwareCertificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)Why applyJoin a respected, growing landscape construction businessGenuine autonomy over project delivery, with strong support from the State ManagerA role where mentoring and developing others is valued, not just expectedVariety across sites and projects rather than a single static build
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📌 Commercial Project Manager - Landscape Construction (Brisbane)
🏢 Harness Energy Services
📍 Brisbane