Project Engineer

CMC; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DI/DO 5 and 2 Roster

Fully maintained vehicle

Accommodation provided

Laptop and Mobile

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Project Engineer for the Landslip Remediation project in Queensland and New South Wales. You will help deliver the works, including landslide debris extraction, micro-piles installation and retaining wall construction to stabilise slopes.

The role requires 3+ years in civil infrastructure, experience with self-perform and subcontract works, and a strong HSE focus. Travelling across Queensland and NSW on varying rosters is expected, with a provided vehicle and accommodations

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience on civil infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of self-performing and subcontract works.
• Proven track record in HSE compliance and safety.
• Ability to work in a team focused on success.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement or develop innovative, cost-efficient construction methodologies.
• Produce construction programs with Supervisors and Superintendents.
• Monitor program milestones and ensure on-time delivery.
• Plan resources (plant, labour, subcontractors) to meet the construction program.
• Procure materials and subcontractors to achieve programs.
• Identify variations and manage correspondence for scope changes.
• Monitor day costs and adjust unit costs as needed.
• Prepare and analyse end-of-month project cost reports with the Project Manager.
• Implement environmental controls where environmental risk requires monitoring.

Skills

Civil infrastructure

Self-performing works

HSE compliance

Team player

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Willing to travel

Job description

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW.

About the role

CMC is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of our major Landslip Remediation project for the city of Lismore. The work involves the extraction of landslide debris, the installation of micro-piles, and the construction of retaining walls to stabilise the slopes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implementing or creating innovative, cost-efficient construction methodologies and techniques.
• Producing construction programs for the project together with Supervisors and Superintendents.
• Continuous monitoring of program throughout the life of the project ensuring milestones are completed on time.
• In conjunction with Superintendents and Supervisors, planning the resources required to achieve the construction program (plant, labour, and subcontractors) and sourcing.
• Planning and implementing the procurement of materials and subcontractors to achieve construction programs.
• Working with Supervisors to recognise variations, quantity increases or decreases, and any additional scope of works to produce appropriate variation correspondence.
• Monitoring day costs for activities and adjusting if unit costs are excessive.
• The preparation and analysis of the end-of-month project costs report with the Project Manager.
• Implementing environmental controls where the risk to the environment is serious enough to require monitoring.

About you

• Min 3+ years' experience on civil infrastructure projects
• Have an understanding and experience of self-performing and sub-contract works
• A proven track record in HSE compliance and safety
• Be able to work as part of a team that is driven by success
• Possess excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Be self-motivated and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude
• Willing to travel and work away from home on various projects throughout Queensland or NSW on varying rosters when required.

What we're offering

• DI/DO 5 and 2 Roster
• Fully maintained vehicle
• Accommodation provided (If not local)
• Laptop and Mobile

At CMC, we're about building careers. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

If you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting your details, please reach to Cameron Hawkins at [e-mail]

Please note you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.