A major transport infrastructure project (valued at more than $1 billion) is underway across South East Queensland, delivering complex civil and station works across greenfield environments. The head contractor is seeking a Section Manager to lead delivery of a significant civil or station section on the greenfield scope. You'll own safety, cost, program and quality across the section, manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with adjacent work fronts — a strategic leadership role requiring extensive construction experience and commercial awareness in a complex project workplace.

Key Responsibilities

- Own safety, cost, schedule and quality for assigned section or package
- Lead and manage subcontractor teams and key supply chain partners
- Develop and implement section execution plans and work strategies
- Manage section budgets, cash flow and cost control
- Monitor section schedule performance and manage critical-path activities
- Coordinate with adjacent work groups and manage interface risks
- Support safe work planning and incident response




- Ensure compliance with project quality and standards requirements
- Provide section reports and escalation of emerging risks to project leadership
- Support commissioning and handover activities for the section

What We're Looking For

- Degree in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline (equivalent delivery experience may be acceptable)
- 12+ years' construction experience
- Leadership of a significant section or package on a $100m+ project
- Civil, structures, stations, rail, roads or utilities delivery background
- Demonstrated ownership of safety, cost, program, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
- Greenfield logistics and bulk works experience highly regarded
- 2+ years' average tenure per employer with at least one section leadership role held for 3+ years
- Current construction induction card
- Commercial and contractual awareness for package performance management
- Strong leadership and team management skills

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