Senior Project Engineer — Construction Delivery Leader

Decode Group; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Decode Group in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead project delivery across multiple complex construction projects. You will support the Project Manager, manage design coordination, and ensure timely completion while preserving safety, quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and at least two years' site/project engineering experience, with proficiency in ACONEX and Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Building Management, QS or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience as site or project engineer across all disciplines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, programming, and ACONEX or similar document control software.

Responsibilities

• Review scope of works prior to CA’s letting trades
• Review constructability issues relating to design and finishes selections
• Maintain project design program to ensure letting is complete
• Manage and review shop drawings for subcontractors involving temp works (hoists, scaffold etc.) and project works (windows, joinery, structure PT etc.)
• Review and resolve coordination conflicts, manage IFC design change register and liaise with the HOD for portal lodgement when required.
• Assist Contract Administrator with all Variation Assessment
• Monitor and status project programs and schedules
• Assist with monthly report including design report when required
• Monitor defect rectification. Issuing defects to subcontractors and tracking the closeout accordingly
• Responsible for quality and compliance on site including closing out quality inspection reports
• Short term and long term procurement post‑letting
• Assist with the implementation of Decode’s project WHS policy and system
• Manage the mandatory inspections required for the project including closing out structural engineer inspections on site and liaising closeouts of inspections with all consultants
• Manage RFI’s and compliance closeouts with the project PCA. Coordinate PCA inspections and closeouts as required for the project. Specifically, the PE will be involved in receiving OC for the project.
• Collate, review and submit documentation (in conjunction with the project manager) to the PCA for the receival of OC on the project, in line with the DBP Act requirements. Also assisting the PM and design team in receiving CC’s on the project as required.
• Conduct workshops with relevant consultants and subcontractors to facilitate execution on site
• Check compliance and compatibility of all materials and equipment used on site with the relevant consultants to ensure suitability
• Review of construction documentation to find VE options for the construction of the project
• Provide support for the foremen and site manager on the project to ensure that the project program is met

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

ACONEX

Excel

Word processing

Programming

Education

Tertiary Degree or Diploma in Building Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

ACONEX

Excel

Word processing

Programming

Job description

Decode Group in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead project delivery across multiple complex construction projects. You will support the Project Manager, manage design coordination, and ensure timely completion while preserving safety, quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and at least two years' site/project engineering experience, with proficiency in ACONEX and Microsoft tools.