Senior Project Manager – Design Manager

Challenging and rewarding Design and Construct leadership opportunity for an exceptional Project Manager

About the role

This is a key leadership role responsible for establishing CMC’s delivery footprint on a major project that integrates inland rail connectivity, road upgrades, large-scale earthworks, and industrial infrastructure development with sustainability outcomes.

During the design phase, you will be based at our Eagle Farm Head Office overseeing all design partners, technical disciplines, internal and external interfaces to ensure the program, scope, and constructability requirements of the project are met.

The role requires strong experience across civil infrastructure design management, stakeholder engagement, multidisciplinary coordination, and rigorous program control.

Upon commencement of the construction phase, the position transitions into a senior project leadership role on site, guiding delivery teams, managing client relationships, ensuring compliance and performance, and driving safety, environmental, commercial, and operational outcomes.

• Design Management - Leading, coordinating and controlling all design activities, ensuring compliance with the contract requirements, development approvals, and statutory obligations;
• Transition to Delivery - Leading the mobilisation and establishment of site operations once construction begins;
• Client, Stakeholder, and Community Engagement - Building and maintaining strong, transparent relationships with Government agencies, designers, stakeholders, landholders, and community representatives;
• Commercial and Contractual Management - Providing leadership on contract compliance, variations, EOTs, commercial strategy, and risk mitigation;
• Safety, Quality, and Environmental Leadership - Leading Safety in Design processes and ensure all design outputs reflect CMC’s safety-first philosophy;
• Leadership, Culture, and Team Development - Fostering a high-performing, cohesive team environment across both design and construction phases.

A comprehensive position description will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

About Us

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20 + year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW.

Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Apply today and be part of our future success story.

About You

Essential qualifications, skills and experience.

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or related field);
• Minimum 12–15 years’ experience in major civil infrastructure projects;
• Demonstrated experience in Design and Construct leadership for complex, multidisciplinary projects;
• Proven ability to lead large project teams and manage consultant and subcontractor performance;
• Strong program management skills and constructability awareness;
• High-level commercial and contractual acumen;
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Experience in large-scale precinct, industrial infrastructure, or regional development projects;
• Experience transitioning from design leadership into construction delivery leadership;
• Advanced skills in project scheduling, digital engineering review, and collaborative design platforms;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document collaboration platforms;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across operational and corporate environments;
• A sense of humour, initiative, and drive to make an impact within a growing business.

Interested?

Please apply now.

If you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting your details, please reach out to our internal recruiter Amanda Datchens at Amanda.datchens@cmc.net.au

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not, when we return from our Christmas break on the 5^th of January 2026

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.