Project Engineer - Civil

Talent Associates; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Civil Contractor in Melbourne seeks a Project Engineer to deliver high‑quality engineering services, contract management and project programming within a busy Victorian Infrastructure team. You will work with Managers and Superintendents on engineering scope, scheduling and progress reporting across multiple road projects.

The role demands a tertiary Civil Engineering qualification, specialist project engineering experience and a proven track record in road construction, with excellent

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in project engineering and working knowledge of project management.
• High level of technical knowledge and understanding.
• Must have road construction experience.
• Strong communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and monitoring subcontractors and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Managers and Superintendents on Engineering, temporary works, scheduling and status of the project.
• Provide general technical assistance to supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate resources including manpower and monitor progress, evaluate results and recommend changes in specifications or plans as appropriate.
• Monitor progress ensuring that work quality and techniques are of a high standard and report regularly on progress and findings.
• Prepare reports on progress, manpower and costs and coordinate the work scheduling and procurement.
• Ensure that the budgetary targets set for each trade package are met or exceeded.
• Undertake and assist in cost controlling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, sub-contract claim review and commercial negotiation activities.

Skills

Project engineering

Road construction

Communication skills

Subcontractor supervision

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

This National Civil Contractor is highly regarded in the industry for their culture, management team, capability and the quality of projects that they deliver. Playing a major role in the shaping of Australia's urban and transport infrastructure networks, they are truly at the forefront of the construction industry. Their Victorian Infrastructure business is booming with a strong workbook and a number of new roads projects just about to commence in Melbourn's North & West.

Role
As the Project Engineer you will provide high quality and innovative engineering services, contract management and project programming to the Project team. Responsibilities include.

• Coordinate with Managers and Superintendents on Engineering, temporary works, scheduling and status of the project.
• Provide general technical assistance to supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate resources including manpower and monitor progress, evaluate results and recommend changes in specifications or plans as appropriate.
• Monitor progress ensuring that work quality and techniques are of a high standard and report regularly on progress and findings.
• Prepare reports on progress, manpower and costs and coordinate the work scheduling and procurement.
• Ensure that the budgetary targets set for each trade package are met or exceeded.
• Undertake and assist in cost controlling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, sub-contract claim review and commercial negotiation activities.

This National Civil Contractor is highly regarded in the industry for their culture, management team, capability and the quality of projects that they deliver. Playing a major role in the shaping of Australia's urban and transport infrastructure networks, they are truly at the forefront of the construction industry. Their Victorian Infrastructure business is booming with a strong workbook and a number of new roads projects just about to commence in Melbourn's North & West.

Role
As the Project Engineer you will provide high quality and innovative engineering services, contract management and project programming to the Project team. Responsibilities include.

• Coordinate with Managers and Superintendents on Engineering, temporary works, scheduling and status of the project.
• Provide general technical assistance to supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate resources including manpower and monitor progress, evaluate results and recommend changes in specifications or plans as appropriate.
• Monitor progress ensuring that work quality and techniques are of a high standard and report regularly on progress and findings.
• Prepare reports on progress, manpower and costs and coordinate the work scheduling and procurement.
• Ensure that the budgetary targets set for each trade package are met or exceeded.
• Undertake and assist in cost controlling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, sub-contract claim review and commercial negotiation activities.

Background
To be considered for this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
• Specialist experience in project engineering and a working knowledge of project management
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding.
• Must have road construction experience
• High level of communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in effective supervision, monitoring of sub-contractors and other trades.

Additional information

• National Civil Construction Business
• Roads & Civil Projects - Melbourne West & North
• Immediate Commencement