About the Role:

- 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
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- A practical approach to safety, quality, risk and problem-solving
- Field or plant operation experience will be highly regarded

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 Civil (Cairns)
🏢 Lancesoft Australia
📍 Cairns