Project Manager

Proactive Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Contract Operations Engineer to join the Australian Global Engineering Services team, supporting launches, retrofits and conversions across the customer fulfilment network in Sydney and Melbourne. This 12-month contract involves extensive on-site work, 60-70% travel to construction projects, and collaboration with Solutions Engineering to deliver equipment scope.

The role requires deep technical know-how in automated handling equipment and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Technical problem-solving experience with complex automated material handling equipment.
• Experience with robotics and high-speed manufacturing is desirable.
• Engineering or project management background; other industries considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution, testing and commissioning of material handling equipment scope.
• Manage multiple projects, liaising with stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Plan projects, manage budgets and report status regularly.
• Administer vendor contracts, including negotiation and escalation.
• Build consensus across cross-functional teams and resolve issues.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Engineering background

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Contract Operations Engineer | Sydney & Melbourne

Contract: 12 months
Start date: December
Location: Sydney and Melbourne

About the opportunity

Our client is a global e-commerce and logistics organisation. They are looking for a Contract Operations Engineer to join their Australian Global Engineering Services team and support the delivery of new building launches, retrofits and conversions across their customer fulfilment network.

About the team

The engineering function manages the execution, testing and commissioning of all equipment scope within the fulfilment network, typically Material Handling Equipment. Building infrastructure and utilities (transformers, HVAC etc.) and the robotics scope sit with separate teams.

Operations Engineering works closely with Solutions Engineering, who own equipment design and procurement. Together, the two teams cover the full life-cycle of the equipment scope.

The wider Australian team is approximately 23 people across four project delivery functions, based mainly in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Work arrangement

• Mainly on-site across Sydney and Melbourne sites, with exact sites to be confirmed
• Travel of 60-70% to construction projects (greenfield and retrofit) to manage projects and vendors during delivery
• On-site five days a week during peak execution periods; virtual work when sites are shut outside execution
• Contractors remain within their home city. Sydney-based contractors travel to Sydney sites only, and Melbourne-based contractors to Melbourne sites only. No interstate travel is required

Key responsibilities

• Manage the execution, testing and commissioning of MHE and related equipment scope
• Manage multiple projects and tasks at once, influencing, negotiating and communicating with internal stakeholders, contractors and vendors
• Plan projects, manage budgets and report regularly on project status
• Administer vendor contracts, including conflict resolution, negotiation and escalation management
• Build consensus across cross-functional teams and resolve contentious issues

Skills and experience

Preferred

• Technical problem-solving experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and systems, including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. Engineering or project management experience from other industries will be considered.

Nice to have

• Construction experience, including building permits and compliance, site safety, site coordination and construction methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as engineering drawings, specifications and manuals, with an understanding of Australian standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Autodesk products (AutoCAD and Navisworks)

What we are looking for

• Deep dive: You stay connected to project detail, understand how different groups and systems interact, and gather data to solve problems, even when it is difficult.
• Deliver results: You prioritise the work that matters most, communicate project status regularly, and persist through obstacles. This is a fast-moving environment with no dull moments.
• Earn trust: You build positive working relationships and follow through on commitments, with many cross-functional dependencies.
• Communication: You explain ideas clearly, seek diverse perspectives, listen to feedback and are willing to change direction when it leads to a better outcome.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.