Project Manager – Civil Construction | Brisbane & South Brisbane

$150,000 – $200,000 + Super + Vehicle | Brisbane, QLD | Permanent

• Established Brisbane civil contractor with a diverse pipeline of local projects

• Take ownership of multiple civil, retaining wall and structural landscaping projects

• Excellent opportunity to play a key role in a growing business with genuine progression

The Opportunity

Zenith Search is partnering with an established Brisbane-based civil contractor looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team.

Specialising in civil construction, retaining structures and structural landscaping, our client delivers a diverse range of projects across South East Queensland, including retaining walls, bulk earthworks, drainage and associated civil infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded Project Manager looking to step away from the larger corporate environment and take genuine ownership of project delivery within a close-knit, ambitious team.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing approximately 3-4 projects simultaneously, overseeing delivery from initial planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple civil construction projects from start to finish.

• Overseeing retaining walls, concrete sleeper walls, interlocking block walls, earthworks, drainage and structural landscaping packages.

• Managing project budgets, forecasting, daily cost tracking and commercial performance.

• Coordinating subcontractors, site teams, plant, equipment and resources.

• Ensuring QA/QC compliance, safety standards and project specifications are maintained.

• Managing project programming, procurement, variations and client relationships.

• Contributing to tendering, estimating and submissions for future projects.

• Leading and developing project teams while supporting the continued growth of the business.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven contractor-side experience as a Project Manager or an accomplished Senior Project Engineer ready to step up.

• Strong hands-on civil construction background, ideally having progressed through Site Engineer and Project Engineer positions.

• Experience delivering retaining walls, concrete structures, earthworks, subdivisions or structural landscaping packages.

• Strong commercial understanding, including cost control, forecasting, procurement and subcontractor management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Confident communicator with strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Motivated, proactive and comfortable working within a smaller, hands-on project delivery team.

What’s On Offer?

• $150k-$200k + Super + Vehicle, depending on experience.

• Full-time permanent position based in Brisbane.

• Diverse range of civil construction projects across SEQ.

• Opportunity to manage multiple projects with genuine autonomy.

• Close-knit, collaborative team with direct involvement in business operations.

• Opportunity to influence project delivery, develop teams and contribute to business growth.

• Long-term career development opportunities as the business continues to expand.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Civil Project Manager looking for greater ownership, diverse projects and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Zenith Search for a confidential discussion.