Project Manager

Project Manager

The Position

The Project Manager position is required to manage multiple building projects across Stadiums Queensland’s (SQ) venue portfolio, from inception, through all stages of the project, to practical completion and commissioning.   

Key Tasks

• Project manage identified significant capital works projects at SQ venues, on-time and within budget. 
• Engage closely with key stakeholders in the preparation and development of a project briefs and scoping documents.
• Manage procurement of building projects in accordance with SQ and Queensland Procurement Policy.
• Financial management of projects in accordance with SQ financial procedures, delegation and policy requirements.
• Oversee the engagement, management and coordination of contractors in the delivery of building works, to ensure performance is in accordance with contract requirements and prescribed legislative standards. 
• Manage critical project information such as milestones and expenditure to ensure project data is up to date at all times for reporting purposes.
• Manage and report against key project milestones within SQ’s Capital Works Program.
• Support the overall SQ Capital Program with the project management of significant capital works projects at SQ venues, including design, cost, procurement, and delivery. 
• Engage closely with and mentor SQ Facilities Managers involved in project planning, delivery, and contract supervision of capital works activities. 
• Provide high level of support to Infrastructure Delivery Manager in the refurbishment and development of venue facilities, meeting SQ Key Success Measures.
• Produce complex correspondence reports and other documents to a professional standard.

About You

• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience managing construction or maintenance projects.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg. engineering, architecture, construction or facilities management) or equivalent experience.
• High work ethic, commitment to professional presentation and flexibility in the workplace and ethical practice.
• Advanced Project Management skills 
• Highly developed management, planning and problem-solving skills. 
• High level communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, including the ability to prepare complex reports and correspondence. 
• High level knowledge of building construction principles. 
• High Level of knowledge of construction legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of legal, contractual, commercial and policy matters to provide direction for complex capital works projects. 
• Demonstrated construction procurement experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational budgets and financial reporting. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff and contractors and measure performance.
• Demonstrated contract management and administration experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design consultants to achieve required outcomes in agreed timeframes. 
• High work ethic, commitment to professional presentation and flexibility in the workplace and ethical practice. 

If this position or working at SQ has intrigued you and you're driven to join us on our journey, apply now via the Stadiums Queensland Careers page

At SQ, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experience to apply. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, enabling all staff to feel valued and thrive in a rewarding team and culture. So you can shine through this recruitment process, please let us know if you required any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies.

Please note that our office is temporarily located at The Gabba, and we will be relocating to Milton in June 2025. 

Applications close Sunday 9 February 2025

About the venue 

Stadiums Queensland is a statutory body which manages, develops, operates and promotes the use of the State's major sport, entertainment and recreation facilities.  Stadiums Queensland owns nine venues across its diverse portfolio throughout Queensland.

Top five reasons for wanting to join the SQ Team…

• Innovative & Fun – with a calendar of world-class events and sporting fixtures, why wouldn’t you want to be a part of something big, and also provide local communities with an awesome customer-centric experience. 
• Achievement & Challenge – if you thrive on challenge and recognition, SQ may be perfect for you. This is an organisation where employees contribute to make a difference and receive recognition for their professionalism and results.
• Learning and Development – SQ wants to develop future leaders and specialists in their fields. SQ offers exciting career opportunities at some of the best facilities in the world. 
• Teamwork – we are supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate – One team, One dream, One SQ enabling us to deliver world-class experiences and celebrate the successes
• World Class Venues – If you have ever attended one of our venues, you’ll already know, our venues are both historic and iconic, and create a stage for memorable sporting and entertainment events delivered with the highest level of environmental sustainability and social governance.

With some of the most entertaining products and services on offer, it is no wonder people want to join the Stadiums Queensland team!