Title:  Senior Project Manager

About the Project: 

Waterfront Brisbane is one of Australia's most significant city-shaping developments, delivering a world-class riverfront precinct in the heart of Brisbane CBD. John Holland is proudly delivering Stage One of the $2.5 billion project, comprising a 49-storey commercial tower, premium retail and hospitality offerings, public open spaces, and an enhanced riverwalk. The project presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark development that will redefine Brisbane's waterfront for generations to come

About The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with significant high-rise commercial experience to join our iconic Waterfront project in Brisbane CBD.

The role will focus on leading the structural delivery of the commercial towers through to project completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You’ll provide strong project leadership across construction, commercial performance, resources and stakeholder management, while proactively managing risk and identifying opportunities to achieve the best possible project outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the structural delivery of the commercial towers through to completion.
• Manage construction activities to achieve programme, cost, quality and safety targets.
• Coordinate project teams, resources and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery.
• Oversee engineering, procurement and construction activities and methodologies.
• Monitor progress against programme and contractual requirements, taking corrective action where required.
• Drive commercial and financial performance, including forecasting, cost control and risk management.
• Provide strong leadership across safety, environment, quality, risk and compliance.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships while leading a high-performing project team.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or equivalent.
• Demonstrated Senior Project Management experience delivering commercial high-rise projects valued at $500m+.
• Experience working with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor.
• Strong experience in structural delivery and complex construction methodologies.
• Strong commercial and financial management, including forecasting, cost control and budgets.
• Sound knowledge of contractual, legal and legislative requirements.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong leadership, client and stakeholder management capability.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
• Central CBD office location, fitness passport & an employee benefits program
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland,

Our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

*John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.