FIFO Project Director – Civil & FRP Infrastructure

Whittens Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Site uplift 30%

Weekly pay

Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease

Employee Assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Whittens Group is seeking a Project Director to lead a large self-perform FRP/construction project on a FIFO roster across NT or SA. The role focuses on delivering value through expert leadership and effective interface management with clients and internal teams.

The role requires 15+ years in civil project management, with experience in FIFO environments and large-scale projects ($50–$100M). A civil/structural engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience in FIFO civil contracting.
• Experience on large FRP infrastructure projects valued $50–$100M.
• Experience managing a direct self-perform workforce.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client and site interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key interface relationships with Client, site teams and Whittens leadership.
• Deliver project by building a high performing, safe and sustainable team to achieve objectives.
• Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards, and interpret drawings and plans.
• Prepare and submit notifications to the Client as required.
• Organise, plan and manage direct site labour and workforce planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

People development

Education

Civil/structural engineering degree

Job description

Whittens Group is seeking a Project Director to lead a large self-perform FRP/construction project on a FIFO roster across NT or SA. The role focuses on delivering value through expert leadership and effective interface management with clients and internal teams.

The role requires 15+ years in civil project management, with experience in FIFO environments and large-scale projects ($50–$100M). A civil/structural engineering background is preferred.