Project Engineer (Civil)

Statewide Landscape & Civil Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Statewide Landscape & Civil Pty Ltd – Seven Hills NSW is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to plan, coordinate and oversee civil construction works on site. The role is hands-on, site-based, with resources provided to deliver successful outcomes.

The candidate will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate with Project Manager, Site Manager, clients and consultants, prepare status reports, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as Project Engineer in civil construction.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Understanding of contractual requirements.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operations on the construction site and assisting Site Manager in managing site resources.
• Coordination with Project Manager, Site Manager, clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Preparation of project status reports.
• Maintain and control project cost estimates.
• Monitor and record project inspections and required testing.
• Manage and mitigate on-site risks or issues.
• Act in accordance with safe work instructions and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Statewide Landscape & Civil Pty Ltd – Seven Hills NSW

We are a Sydney-based civil construction company located in north-west Sydney in search of a dynamic individual to fill the role of Project Engineer, having previous experience working within the civil construction industry.

Candidates must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

About the role

The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction works at specific project sites. The role involves ensuring that construction works are performed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget and quality standards.

This is a hands-on role, predominantly site-based, with all the resources necessary to deliver successful project outcomes provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operations on the construction site and assisting Site Manager in managing site resources.
• Coordination with Project Manager, Site Manager, clients, consultants and any stakeholders.
• Preparation of project status reports.
• Maintain and control project cost estimates.
• Monitor and record project inspections and required testing.
• Manage and mitigate any on-site risks or issues.
• Act in accordance with safe work instructions and procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5 years' experience as Project Engineer (or similar role) in the civil construction industry
• Working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD or similar
• Working knowledge of the following MS packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Sound understanding of contractual requirements
• Practical understanding of construction sequencing, site constraints and subcontractor coordination.
• Experience managing multiple work fronts and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of utility design & regulatory approvals
• Strong understanding and experience in preparing/maintaining ITPs, progress claims, variation identification, EOTs, RFIs & minute recording
• Strong project management and supervision skills
• Experience in working with Local Government projects (desirable)
• Current NSW Class C driver's licence (or equivalent)
• OHS Induction Card
• Be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, initiative, discipline and personal accountability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound planning and organising skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Sound numeracy, analytical and delegation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to work as part of a team
• Sound negotiation skills and conflict management skills