Project Manager - Boating Infrastructure Maintenance & Capital Planning Projects

PROJECT MANAGER (Boating Infrastructure Maintenance and Capital Planning Projects)

Your Opportunity: This position will form part of the Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Maritime Assets and Infrastructure (MAI) unit. The role is responsible for the end-to-end management of boating infrastructure projects, primarily within the maintenance stream, with secondary responsibilities supporting the planning and development of future capital projects. The position ensures effective delivery of projects across Queensland's extensive boating infrastructure portfolio, including boat ramps, pontoons, floating walkways, jetties, and breakwaters. The role is non-engineering in nature, focusing on governance, procurement, project management, and stakeholder coordination, allowing engineering resources to focus on technical assurance and design quality. The successful applicant will ensure all projects align with the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) governance framework, OnQ methodology, and Maritime Infrastructure Investment Programme reporting and assurance requirements.

• Manage boating infrastructure maintenance projects from initiation to close-out, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the planning and pre-construction activities for capital projects, including cost estimation, risk assessment, and scheduling.
• Lead the procurement process including preparation of tender documentation, coordination with Strategic Asset Management and Investment (SAMI) unit, and evaluation of contractor submissions.
• Oversee contract administration, including progress claims, variations, and contractor performance management.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, maintaining accurate forecasts, cost tracking, and milestone reporting in line with TMR financial governance processes.
• Maintain project schedules and risk registers, providing proactive management of emerging risks and issues.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring timely liaison with local councils, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the integration of maintenance and capital project governance frameworks, promoting consistency and efficiency across the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, workplace health and safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management systems and templates.
• Undertake other duties as directed and aligned to MAI objectives.

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in project management within an infrastructure delivery or asset management environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of small-to-medium civil or marine projects, ideally within a government or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract management, and financial governance processes.
• Familiarity with TMRs OnQ project lifecycle, or other gated assurance frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK).
• Highly developed stakeholder and contractor management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project systems such as 3PCM, SAP, or MS Project considered an advantage.

• May be required to travel occasionally to project sites across Queensland.

To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, email Kylie Graham in our Brisbane office , quoting Ref No. 246976.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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