Lead major civil projects across Queensland, combining project ownership, commercial control and team leadership from planning through to completion.

The Perks

Project Scale:

Lead major civil and subdivision project delivery

Full Ownership:

Take responsibility across people, program and performance

Commercial Control:

Drive budgets, contracts, procurement and project outcomes

Leadership Impact:

Develop project teams and strengthen delivery capability

Package:

Attractive remuneration package including company vehicle

The Contractor Join a long-established civil contractor with more than 65 years in the industry and a strong presence across Queensland and NSW. Backed by experienced engineering, commercial and delivery teams, they deliver a broad mix of civil infrastructure projects and give their people real exposure across both project leadership and site delivery.

With a strong pipeline of work and an established local team, this is an opportunity to step into a business with proven staying power, solid project depth and room to keep building your leadership capability.

The Gig An exciting opportunity has become available for a

strategic, decisive and commercially astute Project Manager

to lead major civil and subdivision projects across Queensland. Based in Brisbane and working closely with senior leadership, you’ll take ownership of project performance from early planning through to delivery and completion.

You’ll be responsible for bringing together program, cost, contracts, procurement and project risk, making sure the commercial and operational pieces stay aligned as works progress. This is a role for someone who can look ahead, make sound decisions and keep projects moving when priorities shift or challenges arise.

Leadership sits at the heart of the role, guiding Engineers and site teams while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.





You’ll set the tone for delivery, create accountability across the team and help develop the people around you while keeping project outcomes firmly on track.

You’ll be trusted with

Leading project teams across major civil and subdivision delivery

Setting clear priorities across program, cost, risk and performance

Driving commercial outcomes through robust budget and contract oversight

Building productive relationships with clients, suppliers and delivery partners

Guiding Engineers and site leaders through complex project challenges

Making timely decisions to keep projects progressing against key milestonesReviewing project performance and acting early where issues emerge

Strengthening team capability through mentoring, direction and accountability

Maintaining strong standards across safety, quality and project compliance

Overseeing procurement and key project administration through delivery

What’s in your toolbox?

Civil Engineering qualification with proven civil construction experience

Proven Project Management experience across major civil or subdivision projects

Commercial confidence across budgets, contracts, procurement and project controls

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive accountability across delivery

Strong understanding of program, risk, compliance and project performance

Confidence managing clients, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders

Sound knowledge of WHSEQ requirements within civil construction environments

Strong judgement and …

You’re the kind of person who leads with clarity, takes ownership and stays composed when projects get complex.

You’re commercially astute, decisive and comfortable balancing people, program, cost and risk while keeping teams focused on the bigger delivery picture. You build trust quickly, communicate with confidence and bring the judgement needed to make good decisions and keep major projects moving.

📌 Project Manager Civil (Brisbane)
🏢 The Civil People
📍 Brisbane