Senior Project Manager - Defence

Job description

The Company Our client is a leading national commercial builder delivering major projects across commercial, defence, health, and education sectors. Operating for over 40 years as a respected, privately owned commercial head contractor, they have spent the last 14+ years pioneering an industry-leading majority Indigenous-owned joint venture. This unique partnership combines tier-two delivery scale and financial stability with a genuine, award-winning commitment to community empowerment and inclusive local employment. The Role

Senior Project Manager joining a well established team delivering high quality projects across Queensland, with your first project being a Brisbane defence new build .

You will forecast and manage project budgets

Ensure quality process and delivery across all of your projects and project teams

Overall responsibility for project programme

Manage project deliverable in line with System Standards. Liaise with the Directors, Site Manager and contractors as required to satisfy system standards requirements.

Lead the project team to achieve the best possible performance from all members.

Experience/Qualifications Required

A stable track record in delivering of new builds within Australia, for the head contractor on projects up to $40m in value

An ability to manage programme, schedule and sequence trades effectively

Experience in utilising construction software such as Hammertech, Procore or similar

A natural ability to drive the project forward all the while maintaining and developing relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients alike.

Australian citizenship is required due to the nature of the project portfolio and access requirements.

Trade or Tertiary qualification in construction

Whats on offer

Market rate remuneration

Immediate start available for suitable candidates

Get paid your worth - experience and capability based salary packages ($220k - $250k + Super)

Office parking at a Brisbane based office and onsite parking available

Monday - Friday work schedule

How to apply

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For a confidential chat about the roles please call Reuben Lennon on 0438 102 863

For any other construction roles or opportunities feel free to contact and view via Linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubenlennon/

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 28 Oct, 2026
  • Category: Construction
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: >$100,000
  • Location: Enoggera, QLD 4051
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Reuben Lennon
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane & Gold Coast - Brisbane & Surrounds