PROJECT MANAGER – CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Pro Civil Works

Sydney

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Pro Civil Works in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure to lead delivery of major civil packages from mobilisation to handover. You will manage safety, schedule, cost and quality across substations, foundations, earthworks and BESS-related works, with a strong focus on utility civil infrastructure.

The role requires significant leadership of site supervisors and crews, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate with clients and principal contractors.

Qualifications

Significant PM experience within civil construction.
Strong experience delivering utilities civils infrastructure.
Experience managing large civil packages.
Excellent communication and client management.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to practical completion and handover.
Develop and manage project execution plans, construction programs and delivery strategies.
Coordinate labour, plant, subcontractors, materials and project resources.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Manage multiple work fronts and construction activities across complex civil packages.
Identify potential project delays, constraints and risks early and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with Site Supervisors and Crew Leads to ensure daily construction activities align with the project program.
Maintain a strong field presence and actively engage with site teams.

Skills

Project management

Civil construction

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Company: Pro Civil Works
Position: Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Sydney / Project Based, including regional NSW
Reporting To: General Manager
Direct Reports: Site Supervisors, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators and project delivery personnel as applicable

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure

ABOUT PRO CIVIL WORKS

Pro Civil Works is an established civil construction contractor specialising in utility, electrical infrastructure and civil construction works throughout NSW.

Our work includes utility civil construction, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical infrastructure, trenching, pit and pipe, bulk earthworks, foundations and footings, access roads and associated civil packages.

As the business continues to expand into larger and more complex infrastructure projects, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of major civil construction packages.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, management and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.

The position will initially have a strong focus on the delivery of a major civil package associated with a large-scale BESS development, while also supporting other Pro Civil Works projects across substations, utility infrastructure, foundations and broader civil construction.

This is a hands‑on project delivery role requiring strong civil construction experience, commercial awareness, leadership capability and the ability to manage projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

We are specifically looking for someone with significant experience in utilities civils and broader civil construction, ideally with exposure to electrical infrastructure, substations, renewable energy or similar environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Delivery

Take overall responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to practical completion and handover.
Develop and manage project execution plans, construction programs and delivery strategies.
Coordinate labour, plant, subcontractors, materials and project resources.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Manage multiple work fronts and construction activities across complex civil packages.
Identify potential project delays, constraints and risks early and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with Site Supervisors and Crew Leads to ensure daily construction activities align with the project program.
Maintain a strong field presence and actively engage with site teams.

Civil Construction Management

Manage and coordinate works including:

Bulk earthworks.
Excavation and trenching.
Underground services.
Pit and pipe installations.
Electrical and communications conduits.
Substation civil works.
BESS civil construction.
Foundations and structural footings.
Equipment and transformer foundations.
Joint bays and service pits.
Earthing grid civil interfaces.
Road construction and access tracks.
Drainage.
Concrete works.
Site establishment and temporary works.
Rehabilitation and project close‑out.

COMMERCIAL & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Manage project budgets, cost tracking and financial performance.
Monitor project expenditure against budget and forecast project outcomes.
Review labour, plant, subcontractor and material costs.
Identify, prepare and manage variations and contractual claims.
Maintain variation registers and supporting documentation.
Review subcontractor claims and supplier invoices.
Manage project progress claims and supporting documentation.
Assist with procurement and subcontractor engagement.
Understand project contracts, scopes, exclusions and commercial obligations.
Work closely with senior management to maintain project profitability.
Identify commercial risks before they impact project performance.

PROGRAM & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Develop and maintain detailed construction programs.
Plan labour and plant requirements ahead of construction activities.
Coordinate project mobilisation and demobilisation.
Monitor productivity and project performance against planned outputs.
Manage competing priorities across multiple work fronts.
Ensure materials, subcontractors and equipment are available when required.
Identify resource constraints early and develop solutions.

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Act as a key point of contact between Pro Civil Works and the client.
Build strong professional relationships with client representatives.
Attend project meetings, coordination meetings and progress reviews.
Provide clear reporting on project progress, risks and upcoming activities.
Coordinate with principal contractors, electrical contractors, engineers, designers and other project stakeholders.
Manage project issues professionally and proactively.
Represent Pro Civil Works in a professional and commercially responsible manner.

SAFETY, QUALITY & ENVIRONMENT

Working closely with the HSEQ team, the Project Manager will:

Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Pro Civil Works' safety management systems.
Promote strong safety leadership across project teams.
Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved SWMS, ITPs, drawings and specifications.
Ensure project teams comply with client and regulatory requirements.
Participate in project risk assessments and construction planning.
Support incident investigations and corrective actions where required.
Ensure quality documentation and inspection records are completed correctly.
Monitor environmental controls and project compliance requirements.
Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately and consistently.

PROJECT REPORTING

Prepare and maintain accurate project reporting including:

Project programs.
Cost reports.
Forecasts.
Progress reports.
Variation registers.
Procurement registers.
Risk registers.
Subcontractor registers.
Productivity reporting.
Project financial reporting.
Client progress documentation.
Project close‑out documentation.

LEADERSHIP

Establish expectations around productivity, safety, quality and accountability.
Support Supervisors with planning and problem solving.
Promote strong communication between project management and field teams.
Build a practical, accountable and solution-focused project culture.
Develop team capability as the organisation continues to grow.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

The successful candidate will have:

Significant Project Management experience within civil construction.
Strong experience delivering utilities civil infrastructure projects.
Extensive practical understanding of civil construction methodology.
Demonstrated experience managing large civil construction packages.
Experience managing site supervisors, subcontractors and construction crews.
Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
Experience managing project budgets and cost reporting.
Experience preparing and managing project programs.
Demonstrated experience managing variations and scope changes.
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation.
Strong understanding of WHS and quality requirements.
Excellent communication and client management skills.
Strong computer literacy and ability to work with modern project management systems.

Highly Desirable

Experience within one or more of the following sectors will be highly regarded:

Electrical utilities.
Substations and switchyards.
Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Renewable energy infrastructure.
Transmission and distribution.
Power generation infrastructure.
Underground electrical infrastructure.
Major footing and foundation construction.
Utility trenching and conduit installation.
Large-scale earthworks.

Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded; however, extensive practical industry experience will also be considered.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for someone who:

Is comfortable taking ownership of a project.
Can operate independently without requiring constant direction.
Understands what is happening in the field rather than managing purely from a laptop.
Can communicate effectively with everyone from operators and supervisors through to engineers and senior client representatives.
Is commercially aware and understands the importance of protecting project margin.
Plans ahead rather than reacting to problems after they occur.
Is organised, practical and decisive.
Can manage pressure and competing priorities.
Holds people accountable while maintaining strong working relationships.
Takes pride in delivering quality civil construction.

WHAT PRO CIVIL WORKS PROVIDES

Senior role within a growing civil infrastructure contractor.
Opportunity to deliver major renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects.
Strong pipeline of civil construction work.
Exposure to BESS, substations, utilities and electrical infrastructure.
Opportunity to influence project delivery systems as the company continues to grow.
Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
Company vehicle or vehicle arrangement as applicable.
Laptop and mobile phone.
Accommodation and project‑related travel arrangements where required.

SUCCESS IN THE ROLE

Success will be measured through: