Area Manager (Civil)

DT Infrastructure; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is delivering the Majors Creek Project near Townsville, Queensland. As Area Manager (Civil), you will lead civil works planning, coordination and delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to time, cost and quality targets.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, interfaces with engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors and suppliers, and drive strong HSE, quality and continuous improvement while maintaining

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline required.
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary civil construction projects.
• Strong planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of civil works to meet program, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and interfaces for efficient delivery.
• Manage project resources, schedules, budgets, subcontractors and performance.
• Drive HSE, quality, risk and compliance to a first time right standard.
• Build relationships with client, project team, subcontractors and suppliers; drive continuous improvement.

Education

Engineering / Project Management degree

Leadership

Budget management

Planning & scheduling

Risk & compliance

Job description

Be part of one of North Queensland’s major renewable energy projects, right on Townsville’s doorstep and on the traditional lands of the Bindal People. Located near Woodstock, approximately 40km south of Townsville, the Majors Creek Project is being delivered by DT Infrastructure for Edify Energy.

The project forms part of a major solar and battery storage energy development that will deliver renewable generation and large-scale battery storage to support Queensland’s future energy needs. With construction expected to create around 400 jobs and significant investment flowing through local businesses and suppliers, Majors Creek is creating exciting opportunities for the Townsville region.

For Townsville locals, this is an opportunity to work on a major renewable energy project close to home, while contributing to Queensland’s clean energy future.

FIFO opportunities are also available from Queensland home ports to Townsville.

As Area Manager (Civil), you will take a leading role in the planning, coordination and delivery of the project’s civil works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required time, cost, quality and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead the delivery of your area across the project lifecycle, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams to ensure seamless interfaces and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of civil works to meet program, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and project interfaces to ensure efficient delivery.
• Manage project resources, schedules, budgets, subcontractors and performance across your area.
• Drive strong HSE, quality, risk and compliance outcomes, ensuring a “first time right” approach.
• Build effective relationships with the client, project team, subcontractors and suppliers while resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in project or operational management within civil construction, infrastructure, energy or similar major projects.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, contracts, project risks and performance.
• Well-developed planning, programming, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisive decisions in a fast-paced project environment.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with ourremunerationbenchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure:As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail,roadsand Defence infrastructure projects. Our teamsbenefitfrom the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development:We’vedeveloped a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life:Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us:We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whetherit’shybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments,we’llwork together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.