Construction Project Manager - QLD
Role Overview
As Construction Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a national portfolio of complex retail and infrastructure projects. Managing multiple capital works programs simultaneously, you will drive project performance across planning, safety, commercial outcomes, stakeholder engagement and governance.
From knockdown rebuilds and major site redevelopments to network upgrade programs and equipment rollouts, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and aligned to business priorities. Reporting to the National Construction Manager, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to bring strategic projects to life while continuously improving project delivery standards across the network.
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About Retail
Ampol Retail is one of Australia’s largest convenience and fuel networks. We serve millions of customers each year - whether they’re fuelling up, grabbing coffee, or picking up dinner on the go.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. From frontline teams to support roles, we focus on simple, friendly service that makes life easier for our customers - wherever their journey takes them.
About the role
As Construction Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a national portfolio of complex retail and infrastructure projects. Managing multiple capital works programs simultaneously, you will drive project performance across planning, safety, commercial outcomes, stakeholder engagement and governance.
From knockdown rebuilds and major site redevelopments to network upgrade programs and equipment rollouts, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and aligned to business priorities. Reporting to the National Construction Manager, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to bring strategic projects to life while continuously improving project delivery standards across the network.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, tendering and delivery of complex, multi-site construction projects and programs.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
- Drive contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, safety and environmental standards.
- Partner with stakeholders across Property, Operations, Finance, Engineering and Marketing to align project delivery with business priorities.
- Oversee governance, change control and capital expenditure management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor and report on project performance, providing clear updates, insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Lead project close-out activities, including commissioning, handover and lessons learned reviews.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction or a related discipline is preferred.
- Significant experience leading construction projects within retail, fuel, QSR, infrastructure or multi-site development environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing large capital works programs, contractors and project governance frameworks.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, procurement and CAPEX management.
- Knowledge of project management systems such as Primavera, MS Project, Aconex, Procore, SAP or similar.
Benefits
- Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!
- We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.
- Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).
- We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
- Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
- Baby Care Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.
- Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available.
- Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme
- Leave Options – Flexible leave options include annual leave, wellbeing and bonus days throughout the year and optional additional purchased leave.
- Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.
- Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.
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- We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.
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