Senior Manager, Superintendent (Construction Delivery)

Property And Facilities

Full-Time, Continuing Position

Base salary will be in the range $ 135,300 - $143,081 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)

Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join UQ as a Senior Manager, Superintendent within the P&F Program Management Office (PMO) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our capital works program. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to lead contract administration across high-impact construction projects, acting on behalf of the P&F Director of Development and Project Delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders and the Project Delivery team to ensure projects meet contractual, quality, and timeline expectations.

As a key contributor within the PMO, you’ll help standardise delivery practices, drive process improvements, and mentor project managers—fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. If you're ready to influence major infrastructure outcomes and elevate project delivery standards, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Duties and responsibilities across select P&F Capital Works Projects include, but are not limited to:

Contract Administration & Certification:

• Administer contracts in accordance with UQ’s construction contracts and in accordance with the role of a Superintendent according to QBCC.
• Work with Project Managers to assess and approve construction programs and monitor progress.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with design documentation, safety standards and contractual obligations.

Project Delivery Team Coordination:

• Work collaboratively with the Associate Director, Program Operations in all matters relating to project delivery.
• Work with and guide Project Managers (as required) to resolve ambiguities in contract documents and technical requirements.
• Identify and manage latent conditions, delays, and disputes in accordance with contract procedures and work with the Senior Manager, Contracts, the Associate Director, Program Operations to resolve this a fair and reputable manner.

Pmo Engagement & Process Improvement:

• Work collaboratively with the Associate Director, PMO and contribute to the broader suite of capital works delivery guidance documentation, designed to enable and empower the Project Delivery Team.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Contracts, to promote consistent practices across projects, to reduce risk and improve delivery outcomes.
• Provide feedback on contract administration processes and contribute to the refinement of delivery standards.

About Uq

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary Packaging Options

About You

Essential:

•  Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Ability to demonstrate minimum 10 years’ experience, administering contracts and supervising construction projects as a Superintendent, ideally within the QLD social infrastructure or QLD public sector.
• Proven ability to act as an independent assessor, maintaining fairness and objectivity while representing the Principal’s interests.
• Ability to discuss and demonstrate an understanding of construction delivery legal principals across a various contract types, including their intersection with Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) regulations and requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and engagement skills, with the ability to liaise across academic, operational, and contractor teams
• Willingness to work as part of a broader team, focused on continuous improvement and building maturity as collective group across a capital works program
• Proficient in interpreting design drawings, specifications, and compliance codes relevant to tertiary education projects

Desirable But Not Mandatory:

• A QBCC licence type suitable for the provision of project management and superintendent services
• Familiarity with the Australian Standard Contract Suite, including the AS HB 140 – 2000 ‘Administration Manual for the Superintendent’
• Demonstrated capability in developing, refining, and embedding construction delivery standards, including the ability to translate contract principles into practical tools, workflows, and training resources

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mitch Walsh (Associate Director - Program Management Office) at mitch.walsh@uq.edu.au.  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want To Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 31 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56476).