Civil Engineer & PM (RPEQ) – Pre-Construction Lead

Proactive Projects; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Projects is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager to lead Council infrastructure projects from concept through construction readiness, with a strong focus on pre-construction activities such as scoping, investigations, feasibility, design management, cost estimating and procurement.

You will provide senior technical engineering advice to Council officers, represent Council at regional forums, oversee design consultants, manage procurement, and support construction

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong cost estimating and procurement skills.
• Ability to manage consultants and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities: scoping, investigations, feasibility, design management, cost estimating and procurement.
• Provide senior technical engineering advice to Council officers and management.
• Represent Council at regional forums and manage procurement and contract processes.
• Oversee design consultants and construction readiness across drainage, roads, bridges, and utilities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Estimation

Design Management

Procurement

Site Inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Proactive Projects is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager to lead Council infrastructure projects from concept through construction readiness, with a strong focus on pre-construction activities such as scoping, investigations, feasibility, design management, cost estimating and procurement.

You will provide senior technical engineering advice to Council officers, represent Council at regional forums, oversee design consultants, manage procurement, and support construction