HEH Civil is a respected and growing civil contractor of around 100 people, delivering road, airport, water and sewer, bridge, drainage and earthworks, plus other complex civil projects across Queensland.
We are large enough to deliver significant projects, but small enough that our Project Managers remain close to the work and have direct access to senior management.
We hire for the long term and genuinely value and care about our people.
About the role
At HEH Civil, our Project Managers are responsible for everything on their jobs.
This is a site-based, boots-on-the-ground role, working alongside the construction delivery team with the support of your engineering team.
You will have access to senior leaders when you need it, but you will be accountable for the overall project outcome.
Manage a major project or several smaller projects at the same time
Lead planning, programming, procurement, resourcing and construction delivery
Manage budgets, forecasts, costs, progress claims, variations and final accounts
Administer the contract and protect HEH Civil's commercial position
Lead and develop our Project Engineers and Site Engineers, and manage Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams
Deliver Transport and Main Roads projects in line with contract, personnel schedule and reporting requirements
Manage safety, quality, environmental and project compliance requirements
Maintain accurate project records, reporting and documentation
Build strong relationships with clients, superintendent, authorities and stakeholders
Identify project risks early and make practical decisions to keep work moving
Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard
About you




You will be an established civil construction Project Manager who is comfortable taking responsibility, making decisions and developing the engineers around you.
At least 10 years' experience working on civil construction projects in Australia at a Project Manager level
A degree in Civil Engineering
Proven experience delivering water infrastructure and Transport and Main Roads projects, with airport or other major civil infrastructure experience highly regarded
Current Transport and Main Roads personnel schedule approval
A track record of taking full responsibility for project delivery and commercial outcomes
Strong contract administration, programming and cost control capability
Experience managing progress claims, variations, subcontractors and suppliers
Experience leading, mentoring and developing Project Engineers and Site Engineers
Solid client and stakeholder management skills
A practical approach to safety, quality, risk and problem-solving
Field or plant operation experience will be highly regarded
Why join HEH Civil?
A solid pipeline of civil infrastructure work ahead
A capable engineering team supporting you on every project
Make the key decisions on your projects, with senior support when you need it
Variety across a broad mix of civil infrastructure projects in Queensland
Live and work in tropical Cairns
Relocation
We are ideally looking for an experienced Project Manager who is willing to relocate to Cairns for the long term.
This is a permanent, full-time, site-based role in Cairns, with travel between project sites as required.
Regional work may involve overnight stays depending on the project.
Apply now
Please send us your resume and a short cover letter explaining why this role suits you and your interest in relocating to Cairns.

📌 Project Manager (Queensland)
🏢 HEH Civil
📍 Queensland