Project Manager

About the role

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Brisbane or Maroochydore office. You will own whole projects and support larger PMO functions across transportation, energy, defence, water and built‑environment sectors in Queensland and Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively manage project scope and prevent scope creep by collaborating with technical teams.
• Identify risks, constraints and opportunities across complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Develop clear, actionable project plans and schedules and ensure they are actively used by the team.
• Track project performance, analyse progress and implement course corrections as needed.
• Collaborate with project advisors and technical experts to deliver high‑quality client outcomes.
• Prepare and present project reports, maintaining strong engagement with client counterparts.
• Oversee subcontractor arrangements, including scope definition, delivery tracking, payments, insurance, reporting and due diligence.
• Continuously improve project management tools, templates and processes.
• Work with commercial, legal, insurance and technical stakeholders to develop practical solutions to project risks.

Required profile

• 5+ years of project management experience, either within a client organisation or a consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage large, multi‑disciplinary projects in sectors such as transportation, buildings or defence.
• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to balance technical and commercial considerations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact infrastructure projects across Australia.
• Support from global specialists and a collaborative, diverse team.
• Professional development and career growth within a leading engineering consultancy.