Build a Brighter Future with McNab

BridgeFab, part of the McNab Group, delivers end-to-end steel management solutions—from drafting, 3D scanning and modelling, fabrication, to installation—all under one roof. We pride ourselves on providing safe, high-quality, and efficient steel solutions for our clients.

We are expanding our team and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple structural steel projects across Southeast QLD.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of structural steel projects from tender through to completion. This role will take ownership of multiple projects, ensuring they are planned, coordinated and delivered safely, on time and on budget. You will play a key role in estimating, procurement, programming, financial reporting, design coordination and preparing our Site Manager for successful delivery.

You will be the link between the client, project teams and BridgeFab leadership, helping to ensure every project is delivered with certainty and in line with our standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of structural steel projects from tender through to completion
• Review project drawings, write construction methodology, including buildability and value engineering solutions
• Manage project budgets, cashflow, progress claims, variations and monthly reporting
• Develop and maintain project programmes and delivery schedules
• Oversee subcontractor, supplier and freight engagement
• Review drawings, specifications and buildability, providing practical solutions
• Support estimating and tendering activities, including take-offs and pricing input
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Drive quality outcomes through QA/QC, ITPs and inspection processes
• Ensure HSEQ requirements are understood and upheld across all projects
• Work closely with design, site and commercial teams to resolve issues quickly
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and support project team members to deliver high performance
• Proactively manage client relationships, maintaining open communication and acting as the primary point of contact to ensure satisfaction and project alignment.

About You

• Previous experience in project management, site management or a similar role within the structural steel industry.
• Ideally you come from a structural steel background, are trade qualified or have undertaken further education, in project management or construction management (or similar)
• Exceptional leadership skills, able to motivate, mentor, and guide teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Strong relationship management experience, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and maintain trust at all levels.
• Commercially minded, balancing costs, requirements, and quality to make practical decisions.
• Safety-focused, with a strong commitment to quality on every project.
• Proven ability to run multiple projects concurrently and can multi-task with ease
• Confidence interpreting drawings, assessing buildability and managing design changes
• Solid understanding of construction systems, processes and project controls
• Excellent communicator, capable of managing clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
• Experience working to safety, quality and regulatory standards, including NCC
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same
• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• An OHS White Card, and current QLD driver’s licence is an essential requirement for this role

Because McNab is a group of businesses, your career prospects can extend beyond traditional construction roles. Immerse yourself in property development, fitout works, building and consumer products, construction hire and much more.

About McNab

McNab is one of the largest Construction, Development and Property groups in Australia, with turnover now exceeding $1bn each year. Despite our growth and size, we've never lost our small company DNA - which centres around genuine care for our staff, customers and all our stakeholders. Success for us isn't about awards or growth, it's when we deliver so well that our customers are proud to wear a McNab T-Shirt on weekends!

We genuinely care. We make it easy. We deliver certainty.

This is our promise - to our clients, and everyone we deal with. Delivering on these three things really, really well is what drives us at McNab. Everything we do, from recruiting and training to performance and promotion, centres around this promise.

We leverage the entire McNab Group to deliver certainty for our clients at a time of unprecedented uncertainty in the industry. And our approach works. From delivering our own property developments, to manufacturing our own building products, and a plethora of aligned businesses, your career at McNab goes well beyond traditional construction roles.

McNab benefits:

• Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
• Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events.
• Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.
• Parental leave program – Supporting you through life’s important milestones.
• Employee Assistance Program – We’ve got your back, with support whenever you need it.
• Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff. If you're ready to join a team that invests in your future, please APPLY NOW.

Please note: we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role. Any applications submitted via agencies will not be considered.