Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects across the Cairns region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing project team delivering road rehabilitation, safety improvements, disaster recovery works, pavement upgrades and other critical transport infrastructure projects.
About the role
- Provide project management support across multiple concurrent civil infrastructure and road construction projects
- Manage and monitor subcontractor performance, production outputs and adherence to quality standards
- Implement and oversee quality assurance processes including inspections, testing, hold points and project documentation
- Support project scheduling, program tracking and reporting, including management of critical path activities
- Assist with contract administration, project controls, progress reporting and governance requirements
- Coordinate communication between project teams, site personnel and external stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate project risks relating to technical delivery, safety and environmental compliance
- Ensure compliance with relevant engineering specifications, standards and quality requirements
- Support capability development through mentoring and knowledge sharing with project team members
About You
- Demonstrated experience delivering road construction, transport infrastructure or civil projects
- Strong understanding of quality management, project governance and contract administration principles
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a complex project delivery environment
- Strong knowledge of road construction standards, specifications and quality requirements
- Experience using project management systems such as SAP, Primavera P6 (or equivalent), CivilPro and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, compliance and project outcomes
Benefits
- August 2026 commencement
- Temporary casual assignment through to 17 December 2026 with potential for further extension
- Full-time hours Monday to Friday
- Cairns location
- Great market rates
**** Please note the successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check and hold full working rights within Australia. ****
