Project Manager | Residential Construction & Developments (Mackay & Bundaberg)

Project Manager | Residential Construction & Developments (Mackay or Bundaberg)

Mackay or Bundaberg | Major Residential Housing projects | Developer-Builder

Lead the delivery of major residential and medium-density construction projects.

Take ownership of D&C; delivery, procurement, programmes and commercial outcomes.

Join an established developer-builder with a strong pipeline of regional Queensland projects.

About the Company

Our client is an established residential development and construction builder with a strong track record of delivering residential housing projects across Australia.

With a substantial pipeline of upcoming developments throughout regional Queensland, the business is expanding its project delivery team to support continued growth across residential and medium-density construction.

In a collaborative, commercially focused environment, the company brings together development, construction, and commercial expertise to deliver quality residential projects efficiently and successfully.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business that offers long‑term project continuity, operational support, and genuine career development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Project Manager to lead the delivery of major residential construction projects based in either Mackay or Bundaberg.

Working within an established developer‑builder environment, you will take ownership of project delivery from design coordination and procurement through to construction,



completion and handover.

The role involves managing construction programmes, coordinating internal delivery teams and subcontractors, and overseeing both civil infrastructure interfaces and residential built‑form construction.

Working closely with senior management and internal commercial and development teams, you will play a key role in driving project performance, maintaining programme milestones and ensuring successful commercial outcomes.

This opportunity will appeal to a Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and delivering residential construction projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of residential and medium‑density construction projects.

Manage Design & Construct (D&C;) activities, including design coordination, procurement, construction and project completion.

Develop, manage and monitor construction programmes, key milestones and delivery schedules.

Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, scopes of work and contract administration.

Take accountability for project budgets, cost control, variations, forecasting and commercial performance.

Coordinate civil infrastructure interfaces,



site establishment, services and residential built‑form construction.

Lead and collaborate with site teams, supervisors, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Monitor project safety, quality, productivity and compliance with contractual requirements.

Proactively identify project risks, resolve construction challenges and drive successful delivery outcomes.

About You

We are particularly interested in Project Managers who bring:

Proven project management experience across residential construction, medium‑density housing, townhouse developments or volume home building.

A background within a residential developer‑builder, residential construction company or integrated property development workplace.

Demonstrated experience managing D&C; projects from design and procurement through to construction and handover.

Strong construction programming, procurement, subcontractor management and contract administration skills.

Sound commercial capability, including project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and managing variations.

An understanding of civil works and infrastructure interfaces associated with residential developments.

Proven ability to lead construction teams, coordinate stakeholders and take accountability for project outcomes.

A practical, hands‑on and collaborative leadership style with strong problem‑solving skills.

Formal qualifications in Construction Management, Building or a related discipline will be highly regarded, although

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