Project Manager

Symal Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Discounted health insurance

Perks and rewards platform

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure in Tamworth, NSW, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a major civil construction project on a DIDO/FIFO roster. You will own project delivery, programming, safety, and client relationships, with emphasis on renewables, BESS, and substations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in civil construction, a civil engineering degree, and strong commercial acumen. You''ll lead engineers and site teams on this challenging, high-performance project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant construction experience.
• Proven track record delivering civil projects valued at $10M+.
• Strong commercial and contractual capability.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, variations and cost-to-complete.
• Experience with project controls and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation through to successful project completion.
• Own planning, programming, resourcing and delivery milestones.
• Drive commercial performance, forecasts, and cost-to-complete.
• Manage contracts, variations, extensions of time and claims.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor performance.
• Foster safety, quality and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop Senior Project Engineers and site teams.

Skills

DIDO/FIFO Experience

Civil Construction

Project Leadership

Renewables Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Contract & Commercial

Microsoft Project

Jobpac

Expert Estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jobpac

Expert Estimation

Job description

Project Manager | Civil Infrastructure | DIDO/FIFO – Tamworth

Lead major civil works on a significant renewables project.

Symal Infrastructure is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a major project in Tamworth, NSW.

This is a DIDO/FIFO opportunity for a proven civil construction leader who can take genuine ownership across project delivery, commercial performance, program, safety, client relationships and team leadership.

Experience within renewables, BESS and/or substations will be highly regarded, combined with strong technical delivery experience across complex civil works.

At Symal, we Build Better Together, Innovate with Intent and Push What's Possible.

The opportunity

As Project Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for project performance, bringing together program, commercial, safety, quality, client and people leadership.

The experience we're looking for

We’re particularly interested in Project Managers with experience across:

• Renewable energy projects
• BESS / Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Substations

You'll need strong civil delivery experience including

• Major earthworks
• Pavements
• FRP works
• Utilities
• Piling
• Public road upgrades

If you've delivered this type of scope within a complex infrastructure or renewable energy environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading the project from mobilisation through to successful completion
• Owning project planning, programming, resourcing and key delivery milestones
• Driving commercial performance, forecasting, cost-to-complete and profitability
• Managing contracts, variations, extensions of time, claims and commercial risk
• Managing procurement and subcontractor performance
• Driving productivity across critical civil work fronts
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Providing visible leadership across safety, environment and quality
• Identifying project risks early and implementing practical solutions
• Leading and developing Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Site Engineers and site teams
• Creating a high-performing project culture built around accountability and delivery

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an established Project Manager with a strong background in civil construction and a proven ability to deliver complex projects.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Approximately 8+ years' relevant construction experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil projects valued at $10M+
• Strong commercial and contractual capability
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, claims, variations and cost-to-complete
• Strong knowledge of construction programming and project controls
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and site teams
• Sound understanding of Australian construction contracts, ideally including AS2124 and AS4000
• Strong client, stakeholder and subcontractor management capability
• A genuine commitment to safety, quality and project performance
• A current Australian Driver Licence
• The ability to work on a DIDO/FIFO roster in Tamworth
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Jobpac and Expert Estimation will also be highly regarded.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.