Job Description

As a Civil Works Manager, you will be responsible for securing and delivering asphalt surfacing projects across the civil works market. Based out of Downer’s offices at Brendale you’ll play a critical role in work winning, project planning, and project delivery, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, proactively identifying and converting business opportunities into a profitable pipeline of work.
• Prepare accurate project estimates and contribute to competitive tender submissions and market-winning strategies.
• Develop and implement detailed project delivery plans, including resourcing, materials, subcontractors, and scheduling.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outcomes meet financial, contractual, technical, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Monitor and control project performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, and margin management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination across production, scheduling, and operational functions.
• Complete project close-out activities, including documentation, invoicing, and capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Champion a strong Zero Harm safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety systems, processes, and reporting requirements.

ABOUT YOU

• 10+ years’ experience in asphalt pavement and civil works projects.
• Certificate in Project Management and/or Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience across work winning, planning, and delivery.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in project estimating, cost management, and contract administration.
• A solid understanding of asphalt paving best practices and delivery excellence.
• Lead a safety‑focused culture that aligns with Zero Harm objectives and meets all sustainability, safety, and compliance targets.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Tool of Trade Vehicle.
• Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
• Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.