Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure | $110M Major Project | Lead Complex Civil Delivery

Lead the delivery of a landmark $110M civil infrastructure project with a growing Australian contractor where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure to take ownership of the successful delivery of a major $110M project. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on time, and commercially successful.

This is an opportunity for a proven Project Manager who thrives in a hands-on delivery environment and has a strong background managing complex civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery including programming, procurement, commercial management, quality, and safety outcomes.
• Manage project teams including Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen, and subcontractors to achieve key milestones.
• Drive project performance through effective planning, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage client relationships, contractual obligations, variations, claims, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and construction standards across the project lifecycle.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects valued at $110M+.
• Strong Project Management experience within civil construction, including complex earthworks, roads, utilities, structures, or infrastructure projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts including AS2124, AS4000, and similar forms.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, claims, variations, and project reporting.
• The ability to lead teams, build strong client relationships, and deliver exceptional project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering major civil infrastructure projects valued at $110M+.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant construction industry experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial management capability across procurement, forecasting, variations, claims, and contract administration.
• Sound understanding of AS2124, AS4000, PC1-1998, VicRoads Standard Forms of Contract, and similar contractual frameworks.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications and industry standards.
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering and project delivery teams.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, industrial relations requirements, EBAs, and Awards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects valued at $110M+.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Experience using Jobpac, Expert Estimation, or similar project controls systems.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong negotiation, dispute resolution, and client management skills.
• Understanding of VicRoads and transport infrastructure specifications.
• Experience working within D&C, ECI, Alliance, or collaborative delivery environments.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and ISCA requirements.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and project performance monitoring capability.
• Ability to identify productivity improvements and operational efficiencies.

Why Join?

Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and delivering better outcomes for clients and communities. You'll be part of a business where people are empowered to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and deliver some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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