Senior CivilProject Manager – Civil Construction

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast | Full-time

Salary: $200-220k + Super + Car

About the Company

This business is a growing, forward-thinking civil construction business known for delivering complex infrastructure and development projects across Queensland. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence, they partner with public and private clients to deliver high-quality outcomes that shape communities.

They value collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement and are proud of the supportive, high-performing culture they have built.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Senior Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of high-value and technically challenging civil projects.
You’ll manage multiple project teams, lead from the front on quality, budget, and safety, and act as the key liaison between clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project planning, governance, and execution across multiple civil projects.
  
• Managing budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control.
  
• Overseeing contract administration, procurement, and subcontractor performance.
  
• Driving QA/QC compliance and maintaining strict safety standards.
  
• Mentoring Project Managers and Engineers to lift capability across the business.
  
• Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and reporting.
  
• Identifying risks and implementing strategies to mitigate issues early.
  

The Person

You’re a results-driven leader who thrives on ownership and accountability. With a background in civil construction, you understand the complexities of large-scale infrastructure delivery and have the communication and leadership skills to guide multiple project teams toward success.

• A decade or more experience in project management within civil or infrastructure sectors, specifically with multiple years as a senior.
  
• Proven ability to deliver multi-million-dollar projects on time and within budget.
  
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding to keep clients informed and the team aligned
  
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
  
• Confident in your knowledge regarding earthworks, roads, drainage and civil structures.
  
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  
• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
  

Why This Business?

At this company, you’ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people if they have the right work ethic. From professional development and structured mentoring programs to opportunities to lead major civil works, this is a role where your expertise and leadership will make a measurable impact.

To Recap:

• $200 - $220k + Super + Car
  
• Gym in office
  
• Burleigh location (industrial area)
  
• Ongoing career progression and leadership development.
  
• Hard working tea that value respect, collaboration and communication
  
• Long-term retention with current staff
  
• Secure business with long-term projects planned
  
• Exposure to a variety of large-scale and technically complex projects around South East Queensland.
  

What now?

Time isn’t slowing down, and neither is the civil construction industry. What are you waiting for?

If you’re an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager, or know one, give me a call 075507 7759 to discuss.

Please only apply if you have full working rights within Australia.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.