Project Manager (Cairns)

About the Role
In this project manager role you will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of building project implementation activities, including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction services.
  
You will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes while maintaining strong project governance, financial performance, and quality standards.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage building projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, design, documentation, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, timeframes, budgets, cash-flow requirements, and quality standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee project teams, including external consultants and internal staff, to achieve project objectives.
• Administer traditional and non-traditional building contracts and provide high-level contract coordination.
• Lead negotiations with stakeholders to identify and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, control variances, and prepare exception reports relating to project costs and timelines.
• Conduct project audits and evaluate project team performance as required.
• Assist in determining project fees and facilitate client billing approvals where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and organizational policies.

  
Successful candidate

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within the building, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in project coordination, problem-solving, and delivering outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Sound commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial management.
• The ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound professional judgement and initiative.

  
Highly Desirable

• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.
• Familiarity with the Far North Queensland (FNQ) region.
• A current and valid driver's license.

  
Mandatory Requirements

• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Proven capability in project coordination, stakeholder management, and problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

If you are a project manager experienced within the built project space & on the lookout for your next contract opportunity across FNQ - this is the role for you! 

Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call back on 0466 265 446 to discuss this opportunity in further detail!