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Description
Julia Creek, Australia | Posted on 10/28/2026
Maintain Technology is partnering with a civil construction business to find a Project Manager for a remote roads project in Julia Creek (McKinlay Shire), QLD. You will take command of the project from the ground and be the client's main contact through to mid-2027.
Choose how you work: FIFO/DIDO from Townsville on a set roster or relocate to Julia Creek into a company-supplied house.
About the role
You will deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to specification. The role covers the full project lifecycle, including:
- programming
- cost control
- subcontractor and plant management
- quality and safety
- commercial close-out
- planning for the North West Queensland wet season
You will report to the Townsville leadership team and lead the site supervisors, site engineer, foreman and crew.
Key responsibilities
- Own the baseline program and look-ahead schedules (MS Project or P6), and report progress against them.
- Lead earthworks, pavements, drainage and sealing to TMR MRTS or council specifications.
- Plan works around weather risk, including wet-season preparation, demobilisation and remobilisation, and protecting completed work.
- Coordinate plant, materials, quarry supply, water and logistics in a remote setting with long lead times.
- Manage the budget, forecast cost to complete and report costs monthly.
- Administer the contract (AS 4000, AS 2124 or TMR), including:
- variations
- extension-of-time claims
- notices
- progress claims
- payment schedules
- Engage and manage subcontractors and suppliers, and record, notify and recover weather and flood delays.
- Own the safety system, including the safety plan, SWMS, traffic management plans, prestarts, inspections and incident investigations.
- Run ITPs, lot registers, hold points, NCRs and as-built records through to handover.
- Manage environmental and cultural heritage obligations, including erosion and sediment control.
- Build strong relationships with the client's superintendent, council, landholders, Traditional Owners and the Julia Creek community.
- Contribute site knowledge and pricing input to future North West Queensland tenders.
Requirements
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years' experience in civil construction and project management, including roads (earthworks, pavements, sealing or drainage).
- A track record of managing budgets, programs, subcontractors and contract administration.
- A strong WHS record and working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.
- Willingness to travel between Townsville, Julia Creek and other regional sites.
- A current C class driver's licence and a White Card.
- RPEQ registration, or eligibility for it.
- TMR or local government road projects, including flood damage and DRFA restoration works.
- Remote or regional North West Queensland experience, including wet-season planning.
- MRTS, ITP and lot-based quality systems.
- Traffic management tickets (TMD or TMI), First Aid, and an HR or MR licence.
- Tendering and estimating experience.
- A competitive salary plus super. The salary range and any site or remote allowances will be discussed at your first interview.
- A choice of FIFO/DIDO from Townsville, or a company-supplied house in Julia Creek.
- Real responsibility on a project you lead from the front.
- The opportunity for further work, including a possible extension and future regional projects.
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