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Project Manager – Civil (Roads)

Lead a remote roads project in Julia Creek from the ground, as the client’s main contact through to mid-2027.

Full time · Julia Creek, QLD · Posted 28 October 2026

Floodwater over the edge of a sealed road at dusk, beside a curve warning sign
McKinlay Shire · McKinlay Shire Council

About the role

PDM is looking for a Project Manager for a remote roads project in Julia Creek (McKinlay Shire), QLD. You will take command of the project from the ground and be the client’s main contact through to mid-2027.

Choose how you work: FIFO/DIDO from Townsville on a set roster, or relocate to Julia Creek into a company-supplied house.

You will deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to specification. The role covers the full project lifecycle:

  • Programming
  • Cost control
  • Subcontractor and plant management
  • Quality and safety
  • Commercial close-out
  • Planning for the North West Queensland wet season

You will report to PDM’s Townsville leadership team and lead the site supervisors, site engineer, foreman and crew.

Key responsibilities

  • Own the baseline program and look-ahead schedules (MS Project or P6), and report progress against them.
  • Lead earthworks, pavements, drainage and sealing to TMR MRTS or council specifications.
  • Plan works around weather risk, including wet-season preparation, demobilisation and remobilisation, and protecting completed work.
  • Coordinate plant, materials, quarry supply, water and logistics in a remote setting with long lead times.
  • Manage the budget, forecast cost to complete and report costs monthly.
  • Administer the contract (AS 4000, AS 2124 or TMR), including variations, extension-of-time claims, notices, progress claims and payment schedules.
  • Engage and manage subcontractors and suppliers, and record, notify and recover weather and flood delays.
  • Own the safety system, including the safety plan, SWMS, traffic management plans, prestarts, inspections and incident investigations.
  • Run ITPs, lot registers, hold points, NCRs and as-built records through to handover.
  • Manage environmental and cultural heritage obligations, including erosion and sediment control.
  • Build strong relationships with the client’s superintendent, council, landholders, Traditional Owners and the Julia Creek community.
  • Contribute site knowledge and pricing input to future North West Queensland tenders.

What you’ll bring

Essential

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in civil construction and project management, including roads (earthworks, pavements, sealing or drainage).
  • A track record of managing budgets, programs, subcontractors and contract administration.
  • A strong WHS record and working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.
  • Willingness to travel between Townsville, Julia Creek and other regional sites.
  • A current C class driver’s licence and a White Card.

Desirable

  • RPEQ registration, or eligibility for it.
  • TMR or local government road projects, including flood damage and DRFA restoration works.
  • Remote or regional North West Queensland experience, including wet-season planning.
  • MRTS, ITP and lot-based quality systems.
  • Traffic management tickets (TMD or TMI), First Aid, and an HR or MR licence.
  • Tendering and estimating experience.

What PDM offers

  • A competitive salary plus super. The salary range and any site or remote allowances will be discussed at your first interview.
  • A choice of FIFO/DIDO from Townsville, or a company-supplied house in Julia Creek.
  • Real responsibility on a project you lead from the front.
  • The opportunity for further work, including a possible extension and future regional projects.

PDM already works here

PDM assisted McKinlay Shire Council’s operational response to Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, supporting Counter Disaster operations and conducting situational asset inspections.

Read the case study

Questions about this role?

Call the Hermit Park office, email the team or send an enquiry. Accreditation and policies are on the About page.

Phone07 4772 0402pdm@pdmanagers.com.au

Level 1, 134 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park QLD 4812

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