Project Engineer

Chandler Macleod Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group – Greensborough VIC is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a busy Capital Works team delivering civil and building infrastructure projects. You will manage projects from planning through completion, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to quality standards, while coordinating with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

This role requires a Civil Engineering degree or diploma (or equivalent), proven project delivery experience, contract

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil and/or building construction projects.
• Strong contract administration and contractor management experience.
• Sound knowledge of construction legislation, OHS requirements and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from planning through to handover.
• Coordinate procurement and contractor engagement activities.
• Review plans, specifications and consultant documentation.
• Supervise contractors and monitor project performance.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with contracts, specifications and legislative requirements.
• Assess and monitor SWMS, ITPs and site compliance documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and expenditure.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide project updates.
• Administer contractor claims, variations and payment certifications.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports and site documentation.

Skills

Civil project delivery

Contract administration

OH&S compliance

Budget management

Drawings review

Communication

White Card

Driver's Licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group – Greensborough VIC

Project Engineer
Greensborough, VIC
$64 per hour + Super
6-Month Contract | Potential Extension

Seeking an experienced Project Engineerto join a busy Capital Works team delivering a diverse portfolio of civil and building infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction or civil engineering professional to contribute to projects that enhance local community infrastructure while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Reporting to the Coordinator Capital Works, you will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
Working closely with contractors, consultants, service authorities and internal stakeholders, you will oversee the successful delivery of civil and building projects while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and council requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from planning through to handover.
• Coordinate procurement and contractor engagement activities.
• Review plans, specifications and consultant documentation.
• Supervise contractors and monitor project performance.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with contracts, specifications and legislative requirements.
• Assess and monitor SWMS, ITPs and site compliance documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and expenditure.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide project updates.
• Administer contractor claims, variations and payment certifications.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports and site documentation.

About You

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil and/or building construction projects.
• Strong contract administration and contractor management experience.
• Sound knowledge of construction legislation, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• The ability to review technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

This position would suit a proactive and organised Project Engineer who enjoys managing multiple projects and building strong relationships with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.