Project Engineer / Project Manager – Medium & High Rise Residential Projects

Amida Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager for a growing head contractor with a strong track record in high-rise residential. The role focuses on delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards across the Gold Coast/Brisbane/Sunshine Coast markets.

The ideal candidate will have 5–15+ years on high-rise residential schemes, local market knowledge in Queensland, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Minimum 5–15+ years experience on high-rise residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland building codes and WHS.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, coordination and execution on site.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Monitor programs, procurement schedules and milestones.
• Review drawings, shop drawings and technical documentation.
• Support reporting, claims and cost tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Proactive and detail-oriented

Construction methodologies

Site operations

Financial reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Project Management degree

Job description

• Growing construction head contractor with a strong track record
• Ideally experience on $200m+ High Rise Residential projects, 20+ floors
• Excellent career opportunity and progression

Exciting opportunity with dynamic and growing team with a great track record.

Our client is a construction head contractor and as a result of continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Project Engineer and Project Manager to join their team to work on a medium and high-rise residential project amongst others.

The candidate will ideally have some experience working on head contractor side on 20+ storey high rise residential projects in the Gold Coast / Brisbane / Sunshine Coast market with local knowledge. They will also look at candidates without local experience too ideally looking with high rise residential experience.

As Project Engineer or Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects from construction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to their quality standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project Delivery & Site Coordination

• Assisting with the planning, coordination and execution of construction works
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and consultants on site
• Monitoring construction programs, procurement schedules and project milestones
• Reviewing construction drawings, shop drawings and technical documentation
• Resolving technical issues and contributing to value engineering initiatives

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Overseeing quality control across site activities
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and statutory requirements
• Supporting site safety systems, inspections and reporting

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Supporting project reporting, progress claims and cost tracking
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Assisting the Project Manager with day-to-day project administration as required

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar
• Minimum 5-15+ years' experience ideally working on high rise residential projects
• Strong Queensland market knowledge would be ideal
• Understanding of the Local and State building codes and WHS requirements
• Strong project financial reporting skills
• Strategic thinker who is able to see the bigger picture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site operations
• Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

This is a full-time permanent position providing a great opportunity to work with an established organisation who offer challenging work.