Field Manager

PTG Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Major civil & infrastructure projects

Career development & training

Job summary

Protest, part of PTG Group, is seeking an experienced Field Manager to lead field operations for civil construction testing at Ormeau. You will supervise field technicians, coordinate project delivery and ensure safety and quality on site.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will manage scheduling, liaise with clients and project managers, review field docs and mentor staff. We value strong leadership, hands-on experience with AS3798 Level 1 supervision, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Field Manager or similar leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of Level 1 supervision (AS3798).
• Strong experience on Transport and Main Roads (TMR) projects.
• S solid understanding of civil earthworks and pavement construction.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations and technician scheduling.
• Oversee Level 1 earthworks supervision projects per AS3798.
• Coordinate and deliver TMR projects and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project managers.
• Review field documentation and ensure accurate reporting.
• Mentor and develop field staff.
• Ensure adherence to WHS, quality systems and company procedures.
• Assist with quoting, project planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Field management

AS3798 Level 1 supervision

TMR projects

Civil earthworks

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

White Card

Australian Driver's Licence

Nuclear Gauge Licence

NATA Signatories (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Protest leads the industry in providing comprehensive Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services, operating through a network of NATA-accredited laboratories strategically situated across Australia. Our dedicated team delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions, catering to a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, commercial, residential, mining, and defence projects.

Protest was established in 2015 and provides a diverse range of services for the Construction Industry. Protest has experienced recent growth across Queensland, Perth, and Melbourne and is now looking for people to help deliver exceptional solutions that meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations.

A part of PTG Group, when you work with Protest you’ll have access to a broad range of engineering and technical professionals in the engineering and CMT space.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of our bigger picture – shaping communities through inspiration and innovation. We want you to be a part of our vision... to lead and grow through action, innovation, and excellence alongside our clients, communities, and people.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Field Manager to join our growing team at Ormeau. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in civil construction testing, Level 1 supervision and TMR projects who is looking to take ownership of field operations.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising field technicians, managing project delivery and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

As Field Manager, you will be required to:

• Manage daily field operations and technician scheduling.
• Oversee Level 1 earthworks supervision projects in accordance with AS3798.
• Coordinate and deliver TMR projects and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project managers.
• Review field documentation and ensure accurate reporting.
• Mentor and develop field staff.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality systems and WHS requirements.
• Assist with quoting, project planning and resource allocation.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Attitude

You will be self-motivated, a fast learner and bring a positive attitude to the team. We are ideally looking for experienced technicians who possess:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Field Manager or similar leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of Level 1 supervision (AS3798).
• Strong experience working on TMR (Transport and Main Roads) projects.
• Sound understanding of civil earthworks, pavement construction and quality assurance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Cert 4 in Laboratory Techniques or higher.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Current Nuclear Gauge Licence or willing to obtain
• NATA Signatories (or willingness to work towards obtaining signatories)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something amazing and join us on our growth journey!
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to work on major civil and infrastructure projects.
• We foster a culture where our people are encouraged to seek opportunities to grow and achieve their career aspirations including acquiring certificates in laboratory techniques