Job Description
Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure and HDDAbout the Role/n Maxibor Australia is seeking a practical, hands-on Project Manager to join our team based at Jacobs Well, Queensland. /n Maxibor is a specialist horizontal directional drilling contractor delivering trenchless infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and Current South Wales. /n This position would suit a Project Manager with approximately two to five years’ civil construction or infrastructure experience who is looking to broaden their project delivery experience within a specialist contractor. /n The successful candidate will independently manage allocated projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and close-out. The number, size and complexity of projects allocated will reflect the person’s experience. /n This is a hands-on project delivery position rather than a senior management or departmental leadership role. The Project Manager will work closely with Maxibor’s operations, estimating, commercial and HSEQ personnel while remaining responsible for the day-to-day management of their allocated projects.

Key Responsibilities
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- Independently manage allocated HDD and civil infrastructure projects from award through to practical completion and close-out. /n
- Develop and maintain practical project programs, budgets, resource plans and cost forecasts. /n
- Coordinate drilling crews, project personnel, specialist plant, subcontractors, suppliers and materials. /n
- Plan project mobilisations and confirm that sites are ready for Maxibor’s crews and equipment. /n
- Liaise with clients, principal contractors, engineers, consultants and project stakeholders. /n
- Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contractual requirements. /n




- Understand and administer the contracts for allocated projects, including scope, responsibilities, exclusions, notices, variations, extensions of time and payment claims. /n
- Monitor project productivity, costs and performance against the approved program and budget. /n
- Identify delays, variations, latent conditions and other project issues and ensure the required records and notices are prepared. /n
- Prepare progress reports, cost reports, forecasts and other required project reporting. /n
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, productivity, safety, quality and environmental compliance. /n
- Work with Maxibor’s HSEQ team to ensure compliance with company systems, client requirements and applicable legislation. /n
- Coordinate permits, inspections, quality records, daily reports and completion documentation. /n
- Manage day-to-day technical, operational and commercial issues and escalate significant matters when required. /n
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, site personnel, subcontractors and suppliers. /n
- Participate in tender handovers, project start-up meetings and lessons-learned reviews. /n
- Ensure allocated projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. /n Qualifications and Experience/n /n
- Approximately two to five years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure project delivery. /n
- Experience managing or taking day-to-day responsibility for civil construction projects. /n




- Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline are preferred. /n
- Experience in HDD, trenchless construction, pipelines, utilities or major civil works would be advantageous but is not essential. /n
- Working knowledge of construction programs, budgets, cost control and resource planning. /n
- Practical experience reviewing construction contracts and managing project documentation. /n
- Exposure to variations, delay notices, extensions of time and progress claims. /n
- Ability to identify project and contractual risks and escalate significant issues when required. /n
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. /n
- Confidence communicating with site personnel, clients, subcontractors and management. /n
- Competence in Microsoft Office and project planning or project management software. /n
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental compliance. /n
- Current Australian driver’s licence. /n
- Construction Industry White Card. /n
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Queensland and New South Wales when required. /n About You/n You will be practical, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving construction environment. /n You will have enough project delivery experience to independently manage the day-to-day requirements of your allocated projects while recognising when a significant technical, contractual or commercial issue needs to be escalated. /n You will communicate clearly, maintain accurate project records and identify potential issues before they affect project safety, cost or program. /n This position is suited to someone who enjoys being directly involved in project

📌 Project Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Maxibor Australia
📍 Brisbane