Senior Project Director - Large-Scale FRP Civil (FIFO)

Whittens; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with site uplift

Parental Leave

Permanent long-term opportunity

Novated Lease options

Employee Assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Whittens is seeking a Project Director on a FIFO roster to lead a large-scale FRP and civil infrastructure project based in the Northern Territory or South Australia. You will build key interfaces with the client, site teams, and Whittens leadership, and drive safe, high-performing delivery.

With 15+ years in civil FIFO roles, you will determine construction methods, oversee direct site labour, cost tracking, and variations with the Commercial team, while developing leaders and ensuring quality

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience in civil contracting.
• Experience on large FRP infrastructure projects ($50–$100M) is essential.
• Proven ability to lead self-perform workforce and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Client, site teams and Whittens leadership.
• Deliver project with a high-performing safe team to achieve objectives.
• Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards, and interpret specs/drawings.
• Prepare and submit notifications to the Client.
• Organise, plan and manage direct site labour and workforce planning.
• Assess costs and negotiate variations with the Commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with contract notices and manage subcontractors.
• Identify and support emerging leaders and upskilling.
• Track and produce cost tracking data including weekly reviews.

Skills

Project management experience

FIFO experience

Leadership capabilities

Strong communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Whittens is seeking a Project Director on a FIFO roster to lead a large-scale FRP and civil infrastructure project based in the Northern Territory or South Australia. You will build key interfaces with the client, site teams, and Whittens leadership, and drive safe, high-performing delivery.

With 15+ years in civil FIFO roles, you will determine construction methods, oversee direct site labour, cost tracking, and variations with the Commercial team, while developing leaders and ensuring quality