Project Director

Whittens Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Novated lease

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Site uplift 30%

Job summary

Whittens Pty Ltd, a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor, is seeking a Project Director on a 2/1 FIFO roster to lead a large-scale FRP/complex construction project in NT or SA.

You will oversee client interfaces, safety, quality and cost while building a high-performing team and delivering project objectives on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering (preferred).
• 15+ years PM experience in FIFO civil contracting.
• Experience in large-scale FRP infrastructure projects ($50–$100M).
• Direct self-perform workforce management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time and priority management.
• Capability to manage client relationships on site.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and visible leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and retain interface relationships with client, site teams and Whittens leadership.
• Deliver project by building a high-performing safe and sustainable team.
• Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards; read specs and drawings.
• Prepare and submit notifications to the Client as required.
• Organise and manage direct site labour and workforce planning.
• Assess costs, measure and negotiate variations with Commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with contract notices and manage subcontractors.
• Identify and develop emerging leaders and upskill teams.
• Track cost data and run weekly project reviews.

Skills

FIFO project management

Self-perform workforce leadership

Large-scale FRP infrastructure

Client/stakeholder communication

Contract/variation management

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients. Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

About The Role

We are recruiting a Project Director on a 2/1 FIFO roster to lead and manage a large scale self-perform FRP / complex construction project in either NT or SA.

Key Responsibilities Include, but Are not limited To

• 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, and drafting and interpreting 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 date including holding weekly project reviews

About You

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering - Preferred
• At least 15 years+ Project Management experience in a similar FIFO role with a Civil Contractor
• Experience in large scale FRP 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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package plus 30% site uplift plus super paid weekly
• Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative project teams
• Work in a culture driven by our "Keeping our mates safe" mantra
• Paid Parental Leave
• Permanent long-term opportunity
• Novated Lease options
• Be part of an iconic project
• Employee Assistance programme
• Employee referral scheme benefits

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.