Job description

Take ownership of significant civil and external works projects with an established contractor delivering across South Australia.

- Lead major projects across a diverse range of sectors and locations
- Join an established business with 220+ employees, strong resources and a secured pipeline of work
- Monday-Friday | Collaborative team | Genuine career development

The Opportunity

There is plenty happening within this business.

Established in 2003, this South Australian contractor has grown into a leading civil and external works business, employing more than 220 full-time staff and delivering projects across South Australia.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering quality, complex projects across the civic, commercial, health, education, transport, defence and leisure sectors.

Its capabilities extend well beyond traditional civil construction, providing clients with a comprehensive, full-service solution across civil construction, structural concrete and large-scale landscaping.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, significant resources and an exciting period of growth ahead, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Civil Project Manager to play an important role in its continued success.

You will take ownership of projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to delivery and completion, working alongside an experienced team with the resources and equipment to get the job done.

This is a Monday-Friday opportunity, with no weekend work, within a business that places genuine importance on its people, safety and long-term development.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will have the autonomy to drive your projects forward, taking responsibility for programme, commercial performance, quality and safety.

You will be responsible for:





- Managing civil construction projects from initial planning through to practical completion
- Establishing and overseeing project programmes, budgets and delivery strategies
- Coordinating project engineers, site personnel, subcontractors, consultants and other stakeholders
- Taking ownership of project financials, forecasting, variations and commercial outcomes
- Overseeing programme performance, quality assurance and workplace health and safety
- Identifying potential project risks and implementing effective solutions
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery partners
- Leading and supporting project teams to achieve successful delivery outcomes
- Promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

The Like Mind

You are an experienced Civil Project Manager who enjoys having responsibility and being actively involved in project delivery.

You are commercially astute, solutions-focused and confident bringing people together to achieve a common goal.

You understand the importance of planning, communication and taking ownership, particularly when managing complex projects and competing priorities.

You will ideally have:

- Demonstrated Project Management experience within the civil construction industry
- A background delivering civil infrastructure or complex external works projects
- Strong commercial, programming and project management capabilities
- Experience leading project teams, subcontractors and delivery partners




- The ability to build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships
- A proactive approach to identifying challenges and driving outcomes
- Civil Engineering qualifications, which will be highly regarded
- The confidence to operate within a growing business and manage multiple project demands

Above all, you will be someone who takes pride in their work, values a collaborative team setting and is motivated to deliver quality outcomes.

Why Consider It?

This is a business with the experience, resources and project pipeline to support its next stage of growth.

With more than 220 employees, an extensive fleet of modern plant and equipment, and established relationships across the construction industry, this is a contractor with the capability and financial strength to deliver on its commitments.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant projects across South Australia, work alongside experienced industry professionals and further develop your leadership capability.

Just as importantly, the business recognises that its people are its greatest asset. There is a genuine commitment to safety, workforce development and creating an environment where people can build long-term careers.

And you will enjoy the benefits of a Monday-Friday working week, without weekend commitments.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Civil Project Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of significant projects and join an established South Australian business with a strong pipeline and genuine opportunities for growth, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Click APPLY or contact Anna Roussos on ************ to discuss the opportunity further.

All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest confidence.

📌 Civil Project Manager | Civil Construction (Adelaide)
🏢 ROUSSOS Recruitment
📍 Adelaide