Project Manager

MGC Civil; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Civil in Western Australia seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, efficient delivery of multiple civil projects. You will be accountable for performance against program and budget baselines, coordinating engineering, commercial and operations teams, and serving as the primary client interface.

The role requires 5+ years in civil construction project delivery, strong commercial and subcontractor management, and robust planning, forecasting, and leadership skills to drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in civil construction project delivery.
• Strong commercial and subcontractor management capability.
• Proficient in field delivery planning, forecasting, and progress tracking.
• Well-developed communication and team leadership skills.
• Sound understanding of HSEQ and local council compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution across 3-6 concurrent projects, each with active crews and subcontractors
• Deliver works in line with contract, budget, and schedule
• Escalate and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate field teams (Supervisors, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors) to meet program requirements
• Monitor safety, quality, and compliance activities, escalating issues as required
• Track delivery progress and commercial exposure; maintain accurate site reporting
• Interface with clients and authorities; manage communications and attend progress meetings
• Drive subcontractor accountability through program reviews and scope alignment
• Forecast material needs and coordinate with internal procurement and plant logistics
• Lead project-level reporting, forecasting, and performance updates
• Use MGC field systems and reporting tools to maintain consistency and transparency
• Participate in delivery reviews and internal handovers
• Collaborate with Construction Manager and internal support leads (HSEQ, Commercial, Shared Services)
• Provide constructability input to tender development, delivery methodologies, and mobilisation planning
• Validate assumptions around resource staging and site constraints

Skills

Project management

Civil construction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

White Card

Australian Drivers Licence

Job description

MGC Civil is proud to be a market-leading Western Australian Civil Construction Company.

We specialise in Commercial Retail & Land Development and our services include Bulk & Detailed Earthworks, Underground Services, Commercial Drainage, Roads, Carparks & Hardscaping and Retaining Walls.

We take pride in our innovative ideas, new approaches, and constant pursuit of better ways to conduct our business.

Our Core Values underpin the culture here at MGC Civil and have allowed us to develop a reputation of ethical behaviour and proactive project delivery that our clients know they can rely on.

RESPECT

INTEGRITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

CAN-DO APPROACH

TEAM SPIRIT

HAVE FUN

About the Role

The Project Manager leads the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of multiple active civil projects at MGC Civil. They are accountable for delivery performance against program and budget baselines, and ensure site activities are aligned to client expectations, specifications, and internal governance. The Project Manager directly manages site teams and coordinates delivery across engineering, commercial, and operational support roles. They serve as the primary interface between construction teams, internal support functions, subcontractors, and the client.

Responsibilities

Manage daily execution across 3-6 concurrent projects, each with active crews and subcontractors

Deliver works in line with contract, budget, and schedule

Escalate and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement

Coordinate field teams (Supervisors, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors) to meet program requirements

Monitor safety, quality, and compliance activities, escalating issues as required

Track delivery progress and commercial exposure; maintain accurate site reporting

Interface with clients and authorities; manage communications and attend progress meetings

Drive subcontractor accountability through program reviews and scope alignment

Forecast material needs and coordinate with internal procurement and plant logistics

Lead project-level reporting, forecasting, and performance updates

Use MGC field systems and reporting tools to maintain consistency and transparency

Participate in delivery reviews and internal handovers

Collaborate with Construction Manager and internal support leads (HSEQ, Commercial, Shared Services)

Provide constructability input to tender development, delivery methodologies, and mobilisation planning

Validate assumptions around resource staging and site constraints

About You

5+ years' experience in civil construction project delivery

Strong commercial and subcontractor management capability

Proficient in field delivery planning, forecasting, and progress tracking

Well-developed communication and team leadership skills

Sound understanding of HSEQ and local council compliance

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to drive accountability on site

White Card & Australian Drivers Licence

Currently, we do not require any applications or submissions through agencies or third-party services.