Project Manager | Civil Infrastructure Landscaping

• Location: Northgate HQ / Project Sites / Hybrid

• Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Remuneration: $120,000 – $140,000 Base + Super + Company Ute + Phone Allowance (+ Structured Bonus Scheme Rolling Out Post-Christmas)

• Flexibility: Schedule autonomy | Flexible start & finish times | Hybrid office, site & WFH

Randstad is excited to be supporting our valued business partner, a market leader in civil infrastructure and commercial land construction, to source an experienced Project Manager to join their established Brisbane operations.

With a footprint spanning over five decades, our partner has built an enviable reputation for reliability, quality, and technical excellence across major public transport corridors, civil infrastructure, government works, and large-scale environmental developments. If you are an experienced civil professional seeking high operational trust, streamlined project execution, and genuine day-to-day flexibility, this is a standout move.

Why You’ll Love This Role: Scope Simplicity & Genuine Autonomy

• Pre-Approved, Streamlined Scopes: Spend your energy where it counts. With scopes and designs pre-approved before hitting your desk, you are freed from design headaches and scope creep - allowing you to focus purely on site execution, quality craftsmanship, program milestones, and margin protection.

• Genuine Flexibility & Schedule Control: Experience a leadership culture grounded in trust and accountability, not micromanagement. You have the freedom to manage your week and workload your way, with flexible start and finish times to balance site requirements and personal commitments.

• Balanced Site, Office & Home Setup: Structure your days between the modern Northgate HQ, fully equipped demountable site offices close to active packages, and working from home.

• Defined 6:00am – 6:00pm On-Call Window: Stay responsive to site queries while maintaining healthy boundaries. An accessible 6:00am – 6:00pm window gives you the agility to handle urgent matters flexibly from home when needed, allowing you to genuinely switch off once the day is done.

• Guaranteed End-of-Year Shutdown: The business observes a standard two-week operational closure over the Christmas and New Year period, ensuring you get uninterrupted downtime to recharge.

The Opportunities & Project Portfolios

You will take full operational ownership of a dedicated civil package portfolio across South East Queensland. Two positions are available:

1. South Brisbane & Gold Coast Portfolio

2. Brisbane Central & Northern Suburbs Portfolio

Project Pipeline: The portfolio currently sits at approximately 95% civil infrastructure (Transport and Main Roads / public sector works) and 5% selective commercial packages (such as schools, commercial developments, and industrial facilities). However, this split is not set in stone - there is clear scope for project variety to evolve, especially with the substantial volume of pipe-lined and forecasted projects coming online across 2027 and 2028.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery: Establish comprehensive delivery programs, procurement schedules, and resource plans aligned with client milestones.

• Commercial & Cost Governance: Track expenditure, manage variations and EOTs, and protect project margins (targeting delivery within 2.5% of tendered gross profit).

• Program Momentum: Drive site operations to maintain strict schedule adherence (maintaining less than a 5% variance against master timelines).

• Site Collaboration: Partner closely with Site Supervisors, Construction Managers, and subcontractor crews to resolve active site challenges quickly and maintain flow.

• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the direct liaison for client representatives, tier-one partners, and authorities, delivering clear progress updates and high customer satisfaction through to handover.

• Safety & Quality Standards: Drive strict adherence to MRTS16 specifications, environmental controls, SWMS, and quality management frameworks (targeting zero major incidents).

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within civil construction or commercial landscape construction.

• Technical Spec Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of MRTS16 specifications (Civil TMR Specification for Public Sector Landscaping Projects).

• Commercial & Delivery Acumen: Proven competency in scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, risk mitigation, and commercial reporting.

• Collaborative Leadership: Strong relationship-building skills to lead site teams, partner with supervisors, and engage constructively with external stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 + Superannuation (fortnightly pay schedule)

• Tools of Trade: Dedicated Company Ute + Phone Allowance

• Incentive Scheme: Structured bonus scheme currently being finalised to roll out post-Christmas

• Workplace Culture: High operational autonomy backed by 50+ years of industry heritage and project security

• Location Flexibility: Modern Northgate HQ base paired with convenient, well-equipped project site offices

How to Apply

To take ownership of major civil infrastructure packages with genuine work-life balance and schedule autonomy, apply directly by submitting your updated CV via the link provided.