Project Engineer
Trade · Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Qualifications open the door, but it is your track record on real projects that builds a strong engineering career. A growing construction team in Queensland (QLD) is looking for an accomplished Senior Project Engineer.
You will own project coordination, give sound technical guidance and help deliver complex civil construction works with confidence. Selection looks closely at your qualifications, engineering background, project exposure and overall fit, and civil project experience from the Middle East or back home in the Philippines is part of that picture.
The position is permanent on a 2/1 DIDO/BIBO roster, with a competitive package of base salary, superannuation, project uplift, a work vehicle and a KPI bonus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering work on major civil construction projects
- Help the Project Manager deliver projects safely and efficiently, within the agreed timeframes
- Make sure construction work follows the approved drawings, specifications, budgets and project requirements
- Prepare, track and update project plans, programs and construction schedules
- Give technical and engineering advice to project teams and the people on site
- Review and make sense of civil, structural and services drawings, spotting technical issues and following technical queries through until they are resolved
- Help with procurement and bringing on subcontractors and suppliers, then keep track of their performance, costs and deliverables
- Coordinate how construction is sequenced so works stay in line with approved programs
- Keep an eye on quality requirements and make sure the right quality control procedures are used
- Help manage project costs and budgets, including monthly financial reports and cost-to-complete forecasts
- Flag project risks, construction issues and possible delays
- Work hand in hand with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
- Champion strong safety standards in every project activity
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Civil Engineering Degree or an equivalent qualification
- At least 7 years' engineering experience in civil infrastructure or construction
- Experience you can demonstrate in helping deliver major civil projects, with a strong understanding of civil construction methodologies
- Confident reading civil, structural and services drawings
- Experience handling technical queries and sorting out engineering issues
- Solid know-how in planning, scheduling and sequencing construction
- Experience managing budgets for subcontractors and suppliers
- An understanding of quality assurance and quality control systems, plus strong commercial and project management awareness
- Excellent skills in communication and managing stakeholders
- A demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety
- Able to work a 2/1 DIDO/BIBO roster
- Relevant Australian work rights or eligibility for employer sponsorship
- Employer sponsorship is available for suitably qualified and experienced candidates
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