Construction Manager

Who is CMC?

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

About the role

CMC has been engaged to deliver the reconstruction works for the Mt Spec Road, located in just north of Townsville. As the Construction Manager you’ll be working directly under the Project Manager and be accountable for coordinating and managing site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with program, budget, quality, stakeholder and contractual requirements.

This role bridges the gap between project management and engineering leadership, providing strong construction direction to Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractors.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that construction methodology, sequencing, productivity and workforce coordination are aligned to project objectives, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational discipline.

About you

Since graduating you’ve spent time in the field delivering projects following the progressive engineer’s pathway from Site Engineer to Project Engineer to now Senior Project Engineer. You’ve built a successful career to date within the Civil Infrastructure sector and it’s now time to take the next step forward with your career.

Essential for this role will include,

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in delivering large and complex projects within the civil infrastructure sector, with experience Land Slips and Slope Stabilisation being highly regarded.
• Strong technical, commercial, and contractual acumen.
• Deep understanding of WHS, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• RPEQ, CPEng, or equivalent accreditation;
• Business or leadership qualifications;
• Experience with collaborative contracts such as ECI, D&C, or Alliances;
• Familiarity with ISO-certified systems, financial management tools, and project controls platforms;
• Strong mentoring and coaching capability across delivery teams.

Interested? Join us and be part of our future success story.

If you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting your details, please reach to Cameron Hawkins at cameron.hawkins@cmc.net.au

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

However, please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Therefore, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.