Senior Project Engineer/ Project Manager

DCL Contracting Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with vehicle

Full time position

Weekday with weekend work as required

Job summary

DCL Contracting Group is seeking a driven Project Manager to oversee civil and structural projects from site to head office. This permanent Perth-based role includes occasional regional travel to regional or remote sites and demands strong leadership and coordination skills.

Ideal candidates will hold a Civil/Structural engineering degree, have 5+ years in project delivery, and possess excellent stakeholder management, safety focus, and proficiency with drawings and tender processes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience in project delivery.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications and quality records.
• Experience in estimating to support tender submissions.
• Experience in procurement and dealing with suppliers for cost efficiencies.
• Competency with project document management systems.
• Excellent people and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Proficient MS Office skills and a valid Australian driver's license.
• OSH Construction Induction White Card.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and coordination across design and construction stages.
• Budget management, cost projections and adherence to budgets.
• Lead multidisciplinary project team and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality.
• Address issues to minimize delays and budget overruns.
• Regularly report progress to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Quality control

Communication

MS Office

Driving licence

White card

Interpreting drawings

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Tools

Project Document Management Systems

Job description

DCL is a fast-growing construction company with operations across the metropolitan area and regionally. We work on diverse and exciting projects and create environments where great ideas are heard and we consistently achieve successful outcomes. We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Role: Project Manager

We have a permanent opportunity for a Project Engineer based in Perth with the requirement for occasional regional or remote site travel.

About The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Civils & Structural Project Manager. The role will be a combination of site based and head office work supporting the senior engineer to ensure our projects are appropriately managed and to assist in our tendering processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination: Manage the planning and design stages of construction projects, ensuring all aspects align with project goals and specifications.

Budget Management: Perform cost calculations, prepare financial projections, and ensure adherence to budget constraints throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Management: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Quality Control: Conduct site checks to monitor progress and ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements.

Problem Resolution: Address any issues that arise during project execution, ensuring timely solutions to minimize delays and budget overruns.

Reporting: Regularly report project progress to senior management and stakeholders, providing updates on timelines, budgets, and any challenges faced.

About You:

You will be a dynamic, self-starter with plenty of enthusiasm and will align with our values. You will be an individual who can think outside the box, have an eye for detail with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)

5+ years post graduate relevant engineering experience within a project delivery environment.

A strong focus on positive safety outcomes

Technical knowledge to interpret drawings, specifications and quality records

Experience in estimating to support tender submissions

Experience in procurement and deals with suppliers to ensure maximum cost efficiencies

Competency with Project Document Management Systems

Excellent people and project management skills

Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a range of internal customers and external suppliers/subcontractors

Attention to detail with the ability to problem solve

High standard of computer skills and practical experience of the MS Office suite of products

A Current Australian Driver’s License

OHS Construction Induction White card

What We Offer

The opportunity to join a growing company in the construction sector!

An excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a high-performance environment!

Competitive salary with vehicle!

Full time position!

Monday to Friday with weekend work as required!