Job DescriptionRetaining Wall Senior Project Manager role, site based for a growing reputable Brisbane business.
Your new companyHays is currently partnering with a well-established Queensland contractor specialising in retaining wall construction, civil works and associated infrastructure projects.
Backed by a larger group with complementary civil, plant and haulage divisions, this business continues to experience strong growth across South East Queensland.Due to an expanding project portfolio, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of projects from tender review through to delivery and final handover.
Your new roleReporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple retaining wall and civil construction projects, ensuring safety, programme, quality and commercial outcomes are achieved.Your responsibilities will include:
Managing projects from tender review through to completion and handover
Reviewing scopes, specifications, methodologies and commercial risks
Contributing to tender submissions and pre-construction planning
Managing project programmes, labour, plant, subcontractors and resources
Leading site delivery teams and overseeing construction activities
Managing budgets, forecasting, cost control and project profitability
Preparing and submitting progress claims in accordance with contractual requirements
Identifying and securing variations, claims and extensions of time
Building and maintaining strong client, consultant and subcontractor relationships
Ensuring all quality, compliance and handover documentation is completed
Driving a solid safety culture and ensuring HSEQ requirements are met




Providing regular project reporting on the programme, financial performance, risks and opportunities
What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this role, you will bring:
Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil construction
Experience delivering retaining walls, earthworks, structures, subdivisions, infrastructure or similar projects
Strong commercial and financial management capability
Demonstrated experience managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and forecasting
Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications and project documentation
Experience reviewing tenders and contributing to successful submissions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery
White Card and unrestricted Australian working rights
What you'll get in return
Join an established and growing Queensland contractor
High level of autonomy and ownership across your projects
Direct access to senior leadership and decision makers
Strong pipeline of ongoing civil and retaining wall projects
Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing business
Attractive salary package commensurate with experience
What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a role that combines project delivery, commercial responsibility and leadership, click 'Apply Now' or contact Curtis Knight to discuss the role.D: ************E: - ************If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Project Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Hays
📍 Brisbane