Project Engineer

Delta Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Group in Australia is seeking a practical, self-motivated Project Engineer to join our Project Management team. You’ll work with Project Managers, the Construction Manager (Demo/Civil) and site teams to plan, deliver and close out projects safely, on budget and to customer standards.

You will plan and deliver projects using sound engineering and project management principles, develop short-range programs, track costs, prepare QA inspections and ITPs, and manage QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project management fundamentals and risk management.
• Self-starter with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with accurate documentation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel across the state for project work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects using sound engineering and project management principles, in line with Delta Group’s QSE management systems and Project Delivery Process.
• Prepare variations for Project Manager review and follow up site instruction requests.
• Develop and status-track short-range programs with resources allocated to each task.
• Track project costs weekly and analyse cost of work methodologies.
• Prepare QA inspections and ITPs, keep site diaries with photos, and record actual production rates.
• Prepare QSE documents including management plans, SWEMS and permits, and complete Take 5s.
• Review and verify subcontractor and supplier invoices, and vet subcontractor tenders.
• Assist with estimating and tender submissions, and help identify new opportunities in construction, demolition, recycling and civil works.
• Prepare monthly project reports, including the risk and opportunity register.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and the site team.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Delta Group is the largest contractor of our type in Australia, with more than 35 years of experience delivering complex civil, piling, demolition, logistics, decontamination, and remediation solutions that shape the urban and industrial landscapes of tomorrow. With over 1,300 staff Australia-wide, our people are what set us apart and benefit from a culture of collaboration and innovation that allows them to make the most of their remarkable skills and talent.

About the Role

Delta Group is looking for a practical, self-motivated Project Engineer to join our Project Management team. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, the Construction Manager (Demo/Civil) and site teams to plan, deliver and close out projects safely, on budget and to the standard our customers expect.

What you’ll be doing

Planning and delivering projects using sound engineering and project management principles, in line with Delta Group’s QSE management systems and Project Delivery Process

Preparing variations for Project Manager review and following up site instruction requests

Developing and status-tracking short range programs with resources allocated to each task

Tracking project costs weekly and analysing the cost of work methodologies

Preparing QA inspections and ITPs, keeping site diaries with photos, and recording actual production rates

Preparing QSE documents including management plans, SWEMS and permits, and completing Take 5s

Reviewing and verifying subcontractor and supplier invoices, and vetting subcontractor tenders

Assisting with estimating and tender submissions, and helping identify new opportunities in construction, demolition, recycling and civil works

Preparing monthly project reports, including the risk and opportunity register

Maintaining strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and the site team

Supporting senior management on broader Delta Group operations as required

About you

Understanding of project management fundamentals and risk management

Self-starter with a practical, hands-on approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literate, with accurate documentation and reporting skills

Willingness to travel across the state for project work