Principal Project Manager

Engineering

  • Lead the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across North Queensland
  • Join a globally recognised engineering consultancy with a strong regional presence and project pipeline
  • Play a key leadership role across project delivery, stakeholder engagement and business growth

About the Company

Davidson is partnering with a leading global engineering and infrastructure consultancy renowned for delivering complex transport and infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally.

With a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and collaboration, our client works on some of the country's most significant transport programs, helping to shape communities and improve connectivity across regional and metropolitan Australia.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline across North Queensland, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Principal Project Manager to join the business.

About the Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished project professional with a strong background in transport infrastructure, highways or civil engineering projects.

Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs while driving stakeholder engagement, commercial outcomes and business growth.

The role can be based in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay or Rockhampton.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of complex transport and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and overall financial performance
  • Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to project teams
  • Support business development initiatives and contribute to future project opportunities
  • Drive a culture of safety, quality and technical excellence

About You

  • 10+ years' experience in project management, infrastructure delivery or engineering consultancy environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or leading large, complex infrastructure programs
  • Strong background in transport, highways, roads or civil infrastructure projects
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
  • Strong commercial acumen and project financial management capability
  • Exceptional communication, leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on major transport infrastructure projects across North Queensland
  • Leadership role within a highly respected global consultancy
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Strong career progression and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Exposure to a diverse pipeline of infrastructure projects

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If you would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Neil McEwan at Neil.McEwan@davidsonwp.com

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Work type:  Full Time

Date posted:  15-Jun-2026

Location:  Cairns - Queensland

Reference:  JN -062026-43537

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