Project Manager – Cairns
Government Opportunity
Immediate Start
4 Month Temporary role with possible extension
The Client
Our client is a Cairns-based Government Department that works with other Government agencies to manage their building, construction, and maintenance requirements.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to deliver high-quality project management consulting services across a diverse range of building and construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, professional expertise, and the ability to manage projects from conception through to completion, ensuring outcomes are delivered to the highest standards.
As the Project Manager, you will:
Coordinate and manage all aspects of building projects, including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction activities.
Lead and coordinate the activities of project staff, consultants, contractors, managers, and other business units to achieve project objectives.
Provide high-level contract coordination across both traditional and non-traditional contract systems.
Act as the key point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day operational matters and ensuring client requirements are consistently met.
Oversee the implementation of construction and maintenance projects, ensuring all contractual, scope, time, cost, cash-flow, and quality requirements are achieved.
Lead negotiations with consultants, contractors, local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to deliver value-for-money outcomes.
Apply professional knowledge and experience to support effective decision-making and stakeholder management.
Monitor performance by preparing variance and exception reports, conducting project audits, and ensuring continuous improvement across projects.
Assist senior leadership in developing attainable fees for services and support client billing processes.
About You
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Town Planning, or Quantity Surveying.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office Suite.
This role requires a proactive and results-driven professional who can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential to ensure successful project delivery and positive client outcomes.
About Us
With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.
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To Apply
Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Gayleen on (07) 4034 5000 or email