My client is an established and growing construction business seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Bundabrg based team with a planned commencement in January 2027, or potentially earlier for the right person.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to take ownership of significant construction projects, leading delivery from design, pre-construction through to completion and handover.

The initial project has a 2 year runway, a large master planned community consisting of 250 dwellings. We are particularly interested in Project Managers who have previous experience in similar capacities, on large master planned estate developments, retirement communities or townhouse developments.

About the Role:
As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of your projects, managing programme, commercial outcomes, quality, safety and stakeholder relationships.

Working closely with Site Managers, Contract Administrators, consultants, subcontractors and clients, you will provide leadership across the entire project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Taking overall responsibility for projects from pre-construction through delivery, completion and handover
- Managing project programmes, budgets, procurement and commercial performance
- Leading and supporting Site Managers, Contract Administrators and wider project teams
- Managing subcontractor procurement, performance and delivery
- Driving project programmes and ensuring key milestones are achieved
- Maintaining a strong focus on build quality, detailing and finishes throughout the project
- Managing client, consultant and key stakeholder relationships
- Chairing and participating in project, design and construction meetings
- Working closely with consultants to resolve design, documentation and construction issues
- Identifying project risks early and implementing practical solutions




- Monitoring cost, variations, claims, forecasting and overall project performance
- Ensuring WHS, quality and compliance requirements are maintained
- Providing clear reporting to senior management on programme, commercial position and project performance
- Driving projects through practical completion, defects and successful handover

About You:
You will be an experienced construction Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects and leading high-performing project teams.

Importantly, you will bring experience delivering large residential projects and have a strong understanding of the coordination and construction methodology required for these builds.

You will ideally have:

- Proven experience as a Project Manager within large domestic developments
- Relevant construction, building, engineering or tertiary qualifications
- Strong commercial and contract management capability
- Excellent programming, procurement and project planning skills
- Experience leading Site Managers, Contract Administrators and project teams
- Strong subcontractor management and negotiation skills
- Excellent understanding of construction methodology and sequencing
- Strong attention to detail with a genuine focus on quality finishes
- Ability to confidently manage clients, consultants and key stakeholders
- Strong understanding of WHS, quality and compliance requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Project Manager to join a growing construction business with a strong pipeline of work across Bundaberg and surrounding areas.

If this prospect aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Note: All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates with full Australian working rights will be contacted.

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📌 Project Manager | Medium Density Projects | Bundaberg (Bundaberg Central)
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📍 Bundaberg Central