Project Manager – TMR Projects

Project Manager – TMR Civil Infrastructure

Location: Townsville, Cairns & Surrounding Northern Queensland
Company: Leading Civil Contractor (confidential)

About the Role

Our client is a growing civil contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong TMR experience to join their Northern Queensland team and lead the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across the region.

This is a genuine local opportunity for an experienced civil Project Manager already based in Townsville, Cairns or the surrounding Northern Queensland region, or someone looking to make a permanent move to the area. You’ll bring a proven track record on TMR projects, from around $50–60 million through to major projects valued at $200 million+.
Reporting to the senior project leadership team, you’ll take ownership of delivering major civil infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of major TMR and civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, programs, resources and commercial outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, construction, commercial and site operations.
• Manage client relationships and key project stakeholders.
• Work closely with TMR and other government stakeholders to make sure project requirements are met.
• Manage project risks, variations, claims and contractual obligations.
• Drive productivity, performance and continuous improvement across the project.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and broader project teams.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality and project management systems.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering TMR projects in Queensland.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects valued at $50 million+.
• Experience managing projects in the $50–60 million range, with exposure to projects up to $200 million+ highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of TMR specifications, processes, contractual requirements and project delivery expectations.
• Strong background across major civil infrastructure, including roads, bridges, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, variations, claims, forecasting and project controls.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, environmental compliance and project performance.
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Based in Townsville, Cairns or the surrounding Northern Queensland region, or looking to relocate permanently.

Benefits

• A genuine local opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects in Northern Queensland.
• Diverse, career-defining infrastructure projects that challenge and develop your skills.
• Structured development programs, mentoring and leadership opportunities.
• Discounted health insurance, wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program and a range of rewards and benefits.
• A collaborative team culture where people enjoy working together and celebrating success.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Project Manager with TMR delivery behind you and you want to lead major infrastructure projects in Northern Queensland, we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Mark at mark.macdonald@recruitsearchgrow.com or apply online to this Project Manager job or other Engineering jobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

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