Project Manager - Marine Works and Foundations

Easy Skill; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy Skill is seeking a Project Manager to lead marine works and foundations operations in Western Australia. The role oversees multiple small sites, drives ECI, and supports tender activities while providing hands-on site engineering support when required.

The ideal candidate has a civil/structural/geotechnical background, 10+ years of site-based construction experience, and a proven track record delivering projects valued at AU$15M or more. Travel between sites and FIFO rotations may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of site-based construction experience.
• 3+ years as a Project Manager in marine works, piling/foundations, or Tier 1 contracting.
• Proven track record delivering projects valued at AU$15M or above.
• Experience with tendering and ECI phases.
• Strong English communication skills for client negotiations and contractual correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple marine or foundations sites concurrently, managing schedules, budgets, resourcing, variations, and claims.
• Lead ECI phases, constructability reviews, methodology, risk allocation, and pricing input for tenders.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for temporary works, piling, marine operations, and inspection test plans as needed.
• Drive HSE management, audit site practices, approve permits, and ensure compliance across all sites.
• Manage relationships with port authorities, principal contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Report monthly costs, forecasts, resourcing plans, and risk assessments to upper management.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain engineers and site supervisors to grow the regional team.

Skills

Project management

Tendering

ECI

HSE management

Leadership

Client negotiations

Travel/flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Job Description: Project Manager - Marine Works and Foundations

Position Title: Project Manager - Marine Works and Foundations

Location: Western Australia

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Reporting To: Contractor's Management

Job Summary

The Project Manager leads marine and foundations operations in Western Australia, overseeing multiple small sites in parallel, leading Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and tender preparation, and providing direct hands‑on site engineering support when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple marine or foundations sites concurrently, managing schedules, budgets, resourcing, variations, and claims.
• Lead ECI phases, constructability reviews, methodology, risk allocation, and pricing input for tenders.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for temporary works, piling, marine operations, and inspection test plans as needed.
• Drive HSE management, audit site practices, approve permits, and ensure compliance across all sites.
• Manage relationships with port authorities, principal contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Report monthly costs, forecasts, resourcing plans, and risk assessments to upper management.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain engineers and site supervisors to grow the regional team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of site‑based construction experience, including 3+ years as a Project Manager in marine works, piling/foundations, or Tier 1 contracting.
• Proven track record delivering projects or portfolios valued at $15M AUD or above.
• Experience with contractor‑side tendering and ECI phases.
• Strong English communication skills for client negotiations and contractual correspondence.
• Willingness to travel between sites and accept FIFO rotations in remote areas.
• Valid driver's licence, clean HSE record, and Australian work rights or relocation compatibility.