About us
Convil Group is a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong presence across both public and private sectors. We deliver roadworks, infrastructure upgrades, stormwater, utilities, bulk earthworks, streetscape works, major landscape and public domain upgrades, services relocations, retaining structures, signage, lighting, environmental works and site remediation. Our strength lies in reliable delivery, high quality outcomes and long term relationships with local councils and Transport for NSW.
About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with demonstrated experience in civil construction and government facing project delivery. The successful candidate will manage site teams, contracts, financial performance, stakeholder relationships and project outcomes from commencement through handover.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from planning through to completion.
* Manage project schedules, cost plans and resource allocation while ensuring compliance with council, TfNSW and contractual standards.
* Provide strong, proactive leadership to project teams, establishing clear performance expectations and reinforcing accountability.
* Support and develop site engineers and supervisors through mentoring, technical guidance and structured capability development.
* Maintain effective communication with TfNSW, councils, consultants, subcontractors and local stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and positive project outcomes.
* Forecast and manage project risks, applying preventative and corrective controls to maintain timelines and financial objectives.
* Uphold WHS, environmental and quality standards across all stages of delivery.
Skills and experience:
* Proven experience working as a Project Manager within civil construction.
* Minimum 4-5 years civil construction industry experience.
* Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to influence, motivate and build capability within teams.
* Solid experience in project planning, cost tracking and risk management.
* Strong communication and stakeholder coordination ability, with confidence in managing technical and operational discussions.
* Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent industry credentials.
* Familiarity with NSW council infrastructure delivery and government funded works is highly advantageous.
* Valid Australian driver licence
What we offer:
* A strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure projects across Sydney.
* Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and capability.
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Professional development and leadership growth
* Long term career pathway within a growing NSW civil contractor
How to apply:
If you meet the above requirements and seek a long term role in the civil sector with a stable and expanding company, please submit your resume through SEEK. This position is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and sponsorship is not available. All applications will be handled confidentially.