FIFO Project Manager - FRP & Tunnel

Whittens Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + site uplift

Novated lease options

Parental leave

Employee referral scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Whittens is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale FRP tunnel construction projects in NSW on a FIFO roster. You will manage direct site labour, interface with clients, and drive safe, sustainable project delivery.

With 10+ years in FIFO project management within civil contracting, you will influence contract compliance, cost control, and leadership development across site teams and Whittens leadership. This is a permanent, long-term role offering a site-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering - Preferred.
• At least 10 years+ Project Management experience in a similar FIFO role with a Civil Contractor.
• Experience in large scale FRP Tunnel Infrastructure Projects ($50-$100M) - A must.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a direct self-perform workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Superior time and priority management skills.
• Confidence in managing a range of different relationships throughout the business and on site with our client.
• Demonstrate Commercial Acumen and be a Visible leader to create safe and collaborative work teams.

Responsibilities

• Build on and retain key interface relationships with Client, site teams and Whittens leadership.
• Deliver project by building a high performing safe and sustainable team to achieve project objectives.
• Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards; draft and interpret specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures.
• Prepare and submit notifications to the Client as required.
• Organise, plan and manage direct site labour and ensure effective workforce planning.
• Assess costs, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations in consultation with the Commercial team.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract notices and management of subcontractors in strict compliance with agreements.
• Identify and support emerging leaders and facilitate upskilling and development plans.
• Track and produce accurate cost tracking data including holding weekly project reviews.

Skills

FIFO experience

Project management

Civil contractor experience

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Whittens is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale FRP tunnel construction projects in NSW on a FIFO roster. You will manage direct site labour, interface with clients, and drive safe, sustainable project delivery.

With 10+ years in FIFO project management within civil contracting, you will influence contract compliance, cost control, and leadership development across site teams and Whittens leadership. This is a permanent, long-term role offering a site-centric culture.