Pathway Recruitment is partnered with a leading Tier-1 national civil contractor and is seeking a driven Civil Project Manager - Major Projects to join a rapidly expanding Infrastructure Services division.

Based out of Eight Mile Plains, you will take end-to-end accountability for delivering high-value pavement and civil infrastructure packages across Queensland. Leading from the front, you will champion a safety-first culture, embed authentic leadership values, and drive high-performing site teams to execute complex programs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

- Full Lifecycle Delivery: Lead projects from tender transition, constructability review, and planning through to execution, commercial close-out, and handover.
- Operational Leadership: Mentor, mobilise, and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, site engineers, and direct crews to reach their full potential.
- Zero Harm & Safety Culture: Instil and uphold uncompromising safety standards across every work front, ensuring your teams live and work safely every day.
- Commercial & Program Control: Drive cost forecasting, claims, budget tracking, subcontract negotiations, and schedule milestones.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted, collaborative partnerships with government authorities, asset owners, Tier-1 contractors, and regional delivery partners.

About You

- Industry Experience: Proven track record as a Project Manager successfully delivering major pavement and civil construction works.
- Safety Leadership: A genuine commitment to safety-first principles,



proactive risk mitigation, and strong operational discipline.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong capability in contract administration, budget control, program scheduling, and subcontractor management.
- People & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and lead high-morale teams.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
- Mobility: Flexibility to undertake occasional local and regional Queensland site travel aligned with project requirements.

What's on Offer

- Career Growth: Lead high-visibility, mission-critical infrastructure projects within a stable, expanding business.
- Competitive Package: Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus tools of trade and performance incentives.
- Culture: A collaborative, values-driven team environment where safety, operational excellence, and personal development are genuinely prioritised.

About the Company: Established over 90 years ago, they have been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve people's lives every day. Their 15,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
How to Apply To discuss this chance in confidence, apply directly or submit your resume detailing your civil infrastructure experience to [email protected]

📌 Project Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Pathway Recruitment
📍 Brisbane