Project Manager

MCS Civil; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO / FIFO rosters

Private accommodation provided

Full board on applicable projects

Modern project camp facilities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MCS Civil is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major civil and infrastructure projects across regional NSW, with opportunities to work on energy transmission and large-scale infrastructure sets. You will manage mobilisations, planning, budgets and governance while directing engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time outcomes.

You will oversee commercial performance, procurement, variations and client relations, ensuring high standards of WHS and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience as a Project Manager delivering major civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience across energy, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure is highly regarded.
• Strong technical understanding of civil construction and ability to interpret drawings and standards.
• Strong commercial and contract administration experience including budgeting and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take overall accountability for safe, on-time and commercially successful project delivery.
• Lead project mobilisation, establishment, planning and execution.
• Develop and manage project programs, budgets, forecasts and resources.
• Manage project costs, cash flow, progress claims, variations and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management.
• Manage contractual obligations, commercial risks and project variations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, principal contractors and consultants.
• Lead and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and project teams.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and critical path activities.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and constraints.
• Ensure HSEQ, contractual and project governance requirements are met.
• Lead project handover, completion, defects and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

MCS Civil is a privately owned Australian civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering specialist civil works across the energy, rail, transport and infrastructure sectors.

With a growing pipeline of major infrastructure projects across Regional NSW, Brisbane and South Australia, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our project teams.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of major energy and transmission projects, lead experienced teams and contribute to projects that form part of Australia's essential infrastructure.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will hold overall accountability for the successful delivery of your assigned project, from mobilisation and early works through to completion, handover and close-out.

Working closely with Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Senior Supervisors, subcontractors, clients and project partners, you will lead the project team and oversee safety, quality, program, cost and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall accountability for safe, on-time and commercially successful project delivery
• Lead project mobilisation, establishment, planning and execution
• Develop and manage project programs, budgets, forecasts and resources
• Manage project costs, cash flow, progress claims, variations and commercial outcomes
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management
• Manage contractual obligations, commercial risks and project variations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, principal contractors and consultants
• Lead and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and project teams
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and critical path activities
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and constraints
• Ensure HSEQ, contractual and project governance requirements are met
• Lead project handover, completion, defects and close-out

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager delivering major civil or infrastructure projects
• Experience across energy, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure highly regarded
• Strong technical understanding of civil construction, including the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and standards
• Strong commercial and contract administration experience, including budgeting, cost control, procurement and financial reporting
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of WHS, environmental and quality management requirements
• Excellent client, stakeholder and subcontractor management skills
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Highly developed leadership and communication skills
• Current White Card
• Willingness to work DIDO | FIFO rosters across regional and metro project locations

What’s on Offer

• $180K–$220K + project uplift | 3:1 Rosters
• Major energy infrastructure and transmission line projects across NSW, QLD and SA
• Long-term opportunities with a growing, privately owned Australian contractor
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Opportunity to lead experienced project teams on significant infrastructure projects
• DIDO | FIFO opportunities
• Private accommodation and full board provided on applicable projects
• Modern project and camp facilities

Why Join MCS Civil?

Join a growing Australian civil contractor delivering major projects across the country's energy and infrastructure sectors. Our people are central to how we deliver, with a culture built around respect, accountability, teamwork and shared success.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of major infrastructure projects throughout regional and metropolitan NSW, Queensland and South Australia, gaining exposure to different project environments, construction methodologies and delivery teams.

These projects contribute to Australia's essential infrastructure and offer the opportunity to build a long-term career with a contractor continuing to grow its project pipeline and capability.

Company Overview

Established in 2013, MCS Civil is a privately owned civil contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across Australia.

Working alongside principal contractors, utilities, and project partners, we deliver complex civil works across the energy, rail, transport, and infrastructure sectors. From early site establishment through to project completion, our integrated delivery model combines specialist capability, experienced teams and a modern, privately owned fleet to provide greater control & certainty throughout delivery.

We build long-term partnerships through dependable performance, proactive communication & an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, & project outcomes.