Civil Project Lead: Earthworks, Roads & Utilities

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment partners with a leading civil contractor in the Greater Sydney area to recruit a Project Manager for earthworks, residential and industrial subdivisions, road construction, and underground utilities. You will oversee delivery from start to finish, manage schedules and budgets, and lead site teams to deliver safely and to spec.

Join a dynamic team focused on client satisfaction, proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on WHS, quality

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing civil infrastructure projects within a contractor environment.
• Exposure to earthworks, subdivisions, road construction and underground utilities.
• Knowledge of project programming, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration and cost control.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and driving project delivery from commencement through to completion.
• Working closely with site-based teams to ensure safety, efficiency and compliance.
• Managing schedules, budgets, procurement, subcontractors and overall performance.
• Monitoring financial outcomes including forecasting, cost tracking, claims and variations.
• Maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental requirements and legislation.
• Identifying risks and implementing practical solutions to maintain delivery targets.
• Assisting with tenders, planning and methodologies for upcoming works.
• Providing leadership and support to operational teams to promote a collaborative culture.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Safety focus

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment partners with a leading civil contractor in the Greater Sydney area to recruit a Project Manager for earthworks, residential and industrial subdivisions, road construction, and underground utilities. You will oversee delivery from start to finish, manage schedules and budgets, and lead site teams to deliver safely and to spec.

Join a dynamic team focused on client satisfaction, proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on WHS, quality