Civil Project Lead - NPI Team | FIFO (Cairns/Darwin)

Proactive Projects Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional, Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

The Civil Project Lead will head the NPI civil team, delivering minor civil projects and supporting Project Managers on larger ones. You will develop design packages and coordinate with design engineers, contractors and stakeholders to keep programs on time, within budget and to quality standards.

This contract role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years’ experience, and strong leadership to manage site teams on FIFO rosters across Cairns or Darwin, with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in civil engineering, pre-construction & civil project management.
• Experience developing design packages.
• Strong understanding of civil construction processes & project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day civil project activities across the assigned scope.
• Develop and review scopes of works, project schedules and budgets.
• Track progress against schedule and budget, elevate risks early.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports on cost, schedule and quality.
• Develop civil design packages from concept to construction.
• Review drawings and specs against approved designs.
• Coordinate testing and inspections at key project stages.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and contractors.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project leadership

Design packages

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Remote roster management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

The Civil Project Lead will head the NPI civil team, delivering minor civil projects and supporting Project Managers on larger ones. You will develop design packages and coordinate with design engineers, contractors and stakeholders to keep programs on time, within budget and to quality standards.

This contract role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years’ experience, and strong leadership to manage site teams on FIFO rosters across Cairns or Darwin, with relocation possible.