Senior Project Engineer: Lead Major Construction Packages

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the engineering effort on a major residential development in Canberra. You will join a strong project team and report to the Project Manager and Senior Site Manager, forming part of the project leadership group.

You’ll own major construction packages, drive programming and technical outcomes, coordinate design, consultants and suppliers, and mentor junior engineers to build a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Significant project engineering experience in commercial construction.
• Experience delivering large and complex construction projects ($20M+).
• Strong technical construction knowledge and ownership of major work packages.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of major construction packages from procurement through to completion.
• Driving programming, coordination and technical outcomes to keep works progressing safely and on schedule.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Senior Site Manager and Design Manager to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project milestones.
• Managing technical documentation, RFIs, shop drawings, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Supporting procurement through scopes of work, tender reviews and technical assessment of trade packages.
• Proactively identifying and resolving technical and constructability issues.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and ensuring works comply with project specifications, codes and standards.
• Mentoring Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Cadets and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Scheduling & planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Project scheduling software

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the engineering effort on a major residential development in Canberra. You will join a strong project team and report to the Project Manager and Senior Site Manager, forming part of the project leadership group.

You’ll own major construction packages, drive programming and technical outcomes, coordinate design, consultants and suppliers, and mentor junior engineers to build a high-performing team.