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

Amida Limited; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Limited on the Gold Coast/Brisbane/Sunshine Coast corridor seeks an experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager to lead delivery on medium to high-rise residential projects, ensuring safety, schedule and budget are met. The role requires tertiary engineering or construction management qualifications and 5–15+ years of relevant experience.

Strong knowledge of local codes, WHS requirements and stakeholder coordination is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar.
• Minimum 5–15+ years’ experience on high-rise residential projects.
• Strong Queensland market knowledge.
• Understanding of local/state building codes and WHS requirements.
• Strong project financial reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project management

Site coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Budget reporting

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Engineering/Construction Management

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.