Project Manager (Building)

Randstad has partnered with a leading Queensland builder boasting a strong, growing local project portfolio to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their Townsville team.

About the Role As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of projects from initial pre-construction through to final handover. You will drive program execution, maintain strict commercial management, and lead multidisciplinary site and commercial teams to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Lead projects end-to-end, managing design coordination, authorities, approvals, programming, and sequencing.
• Commercial & Financial Management: Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and margins. Oversee Head Contract administration, including claims, variations, EOTs, and final accounts.
• Procurement & Subcontractors: Drive subcontractor procurement and monitor commercial performance and relationships.
• Leadership: Mentor and manage Site Managers, Contracts Administrators, Cadets, and broader project teams.
• Risk & Quality: Identify early project risks, implement practical solutions, and champion safety, quality, and smooth handovers.

About You You are a practical, solutions-focused construction professional who blends strong field knowledge with commercial discipline and team leadership.

• Experience: 3-5+ years as a Project Manager in commercial and/or industrial construction.
• Technical Skills: Strong methodology, programming capability, and sound Head Contract and subcontract administration skills.
• Qualifications: A degree in Construction Management (or related field) is preferred. Experienced candidates originating from a trade or site management background are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.