Project Engineer - Steel Fabrication & Construction

APS Industrial Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

APS Industrial Services in Crestmead, QLD is seeking a Project Engineer to support day-to-day operations, plan projects, and coordinate labour and resources across Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Sunshine Coast.

The role requires a degree in construction management or civil/structural engineering and 2–3 years' experience, with familiarity in steel fabrication and cranes preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil/structural engineering.
• 2–3 years construction industry experience.
• Experience managing rosters and workforce/labour allocation.
• Estimating experience – completing take offs and pricing.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection (preferable).
• Knowledge of mobile cranes (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operational activities across projects, sites and workshops as required.
• Assist management with project planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential scheduling, labour or resource issues.
• Liaise with the Construction Manager, Supervisors, site personnel, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery.
• Assist in coordinating materials, equipment, plant and other resources required for upcoming works.
• Maintain accurate operational records, schedules, reports and project documentation.
• Assist in preparing project estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
• Calculate labour, material, plant and equipment requirements for proposed works.
• Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor proving to support accurate cost estimates.
• Review construction drawings, plans and specifications to support project planning and estimating.
• Assist with tracking project costs, labour utilisation and resource allocation.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure relevant documentation is completed and stored in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Roster management

Workforce allocation

Estimating take-offs

English communication

Structural steel fabrication knowledge

Mobile cranes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil/Structural engineering

Job description

APS Industrial Services in Crestmead, QLD is seeking a Project Engineer to support day-to-day operations, plan projects, and coordinate labour and resources across Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Sunshine Coast.

The role requires a degree in construction management or civil/structural engineering and 2–3 years' experience, with familiarity in steel fabrication and cranes preferred.