About This Role
We\'re seeking a driven Project Manager to lead a residential subdivision in Ipswich. You\'ll oversee civil works, manage contractors, and liaise with council and consultants to ensure smooth delivery from start to finish. This is a hands-on role with real impact—perfect for someone who thrives on structure, sequencing, and stakeholder coordination. Join a growing team with a strong pipeline and make your mark locally.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end project planning, programming, and execution.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
- Schedule Management: Monitor progress against key milestones and adjust schedules as needed.
- Financial Management: Conduct monthly assessments and forecasts of project financial performance; manage budgets, cost tracking, and reporting to ensure profitability; identify and mitigate financial risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Team & Subcontractor Coordination: Lead and coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment; ensure high performance across all delivery partners and trades; resolve site issues promptly to maintain momentum and quality.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, councils, consultants, and service authorities; represent the business professionally in external communications and meetings; ensure stakeholder expectations are met or exceeded.
- Leadership & Staff Development: Coach, mentor, and train junior staff and site supervisors; address performance issues constructively and foster a positive team culture; promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing subdivision or civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of local council processes and utility coordination.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, construction management, or similar.
Benefits
- Be part of a growing company with a strong reputation in land development.
- Work on high-impact projects that shape local communities.
- Enjoy a supportive team culture and clear career progression pathways.
- Relocation assistance is available with temporary accommodation provided.
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby; we are supported by a global network spanning over 45 countries and 120 offices.
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Temporary
Job function
- Project Management
Industries
- Staffing and Recruiting
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