Senior Project Manager

About The Job

A leading engineering consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality residential and commercial infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its team. The company fosters a professional and inclusive culture built on the values of integrity, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous growth.

This 12-month, full-time opportunity offers the potential for extension and provides the chance to work on impactful Council infrastructure projects in a regional setting. You will be part of a high-performing team that values initiative, technical capability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $70-80/hour and 38 hours/week
• 12-month initial term with strong potential for extension
• Engagement on diverse and regionally significant infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development opportunities and career growth
• On-site based role fostering close client interaction and delivery oversight
  
  

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management from planning through to completion
• Development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk registers
• Design and procurement management, including preparation and review of RFQ/RFT documentation
• Coordination of approvals and stakeholder engagement plans
• Administration of construction contracts under standard forms (e.g. AS2124, AS4000)
• Preparation of project documentation including status reports, briefs, and funding reports
• Oversight of site activities including inspections, compliance checks, and defect management
  
  

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) - mandatory
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of Queensland statutory and local government frameworks
• Excellent communication skills including stakeholder engagement and report writing
• Experience with contract administration, technical consultant coordination, and design management
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems such as MS Project, and document control platforms
  
  

This position is based on-site in regional Queensland and is ideally suited to a driven and organised professional seeking to play a central role in delivering infrastructure that supports community growth and environmental resilience.