Project Manager – Civil (Roads)

Maintain Technology is partnering with a civil construction business to find a Project Manager for a remote roads project in Julia Creek (McKinlay Shire), QLD. You will take command of the project from the ground and be the client's main contact through to mid-2027.

Choose how you work: FIFO/DIDO from Townsville on a set roster or relocate to Julia Creek into a company-supplied house.

About the role

You will deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to specification. The role covers the full project lifecycle, including:

• programming
  
• cost control
  
• subcontractor and plant management
  
• quality and safety
  
• commercial close-out
  
• planning for the North West Queensland wet season
  

You will report to the Townsville leadership team and lead the site supervisors, site engineer, foreman and crew.

Key responsibilities

• Own the baseline program and look-ahead schedules (MS Project or P6), and report progress against them.
  
• Lead earthworks, pavements, drainage and sealing to TMR MRTS or council specifications.
  
• Plan works around weather risk, including wet-season preparation, demobilisation and remobilisation, and protecting completed work.
  
• Coordinate plant, materials, quarry supply, water and logistics in a remote setting with long lead times.
  
• Manage the budget, forecast cost to complete and report costs monthly.
  
• Administer the contract (AS 4000, AS 2124 or TMR), including:
  • variations
    
  • extension-of-time claims
    
  • notices
    
  • progress claims
    
  • payment schedules
    
• Engage and manage subcontractors and suppliers, and record, notify and recover weather and flood delays.
  
• Own the safety system, including the safety plan, SWMS, traffic management plans, prestarts, inspections and incident investigations.
  
• Run ITPs, lot registers, hold points, NCRs and as-built records through to handover.
  
• Manage environmental and cultural heritage obligations, including erosion and sediment control.
  
• Build strong relationships with the client's superintendent, council, landholders, Traditional Owners and the Julia Creek community.
  
• Contribute site knowledge and pricing input to future North West Queensland tenders.
  

Requirements

Essential

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  
• At least 5 years' experience in civil construction and project management, including roads (earthworks, pavements, sealing or drainage).
  
• A track record of managing budgets, programs, subcontractors and contract administration.
  
• A strong WHS record and working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.
  
• Willingness to travel between Townsville, Julia Creek and other regional sites.
  
• A current C class driver's licence and a White Card.
  

Desirable

• RPEQ registration, or eligibility for it.
  
• TMR or local government road projects, including flood damage and DRFA restoration works.
  
• Remote or regional North West Queensland experience, including wet-season planning.
  
• MRTS, ITP and lot-based quality systems.
  
• Traffic management tickets (TMD or TMI), First Aid, and an HR or MR licence.
  
• Tendering and estimating experience.
  

Benefits

• A competitive salary plus super. The salary range and any site or remote allowances will be discussed at your first interview.
  
• A choice of FIFO/DIDO from Townsville, or a company-supplied house in Julia Creek.
  
• Real responsibility on a project you lead from the front.
  
• The opportunity for further work, including a possible extension and future regional projects.