Civil Infrastructure Project Engineer - Ownership & Growth

Mcmservices; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McMahon Services is seeking a Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure to join our Civil & Infrastructure team in Adelaide. You’ll support delivery across planning, procurement, and site works on one of South Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.

You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and site teams, take ownership of work packages, review drawings, coordinate subcontractors, monitor costs and ensure quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role within civil construction or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of project planning, procurement, scheduling and construction coordination.
• Commercial awareness with exposure to cost tracking, variations, forecasting or contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of quality assurance, safety and environmental requirements within construction.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and project activities.
• Strong organisation, planning and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using project management systems such as InEight, Aconex, Procore or similar.
• Current White Card and Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of major civil and infrastructure works.
• Take ownership of allocated work packages from planning through to delivery and completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and self-perform crews.
• Support project planning, programming and short-term construction scheduling.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment and subcontractor packages.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and progress against programme.
• Prepare and manage RFIs and coordinate technical queries with designers, consultants and client representatives.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support contract administration, variations, progress claims and project reporting.
• Monitor construction quality and ensure works comply with project specifications.
• Support safety, environmental and quality requirements across allocated works.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records and reporting.
• Identify project risks, delays and opportunities early.
• Work closely with Supervisors and site teams to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to construction methodologies, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil construction

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

InEight

Aconex

Procore

Job description

McMahon Services is seeking a Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure to join our Civil & Infrastructure team in Adelaide. You’ll support delivery across planning, procurement, and site works on one of South Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.

You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and site teams, take ownership of work packages, review drawings, coordinate subcontractors, monitor costs and ensure quality and safety on site.