Senior Road Project Engineer — Lead Asphalt Projects

First Nations Jobs; Bathurst; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Bathurst team and drive delivery of asphalt and road construction projects across the region. You will oversee projects from tender handover through to closeout, ensuring safety, quality and strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 7+ years in asphalt/road construction, with proven project management and tender preparation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years experience in asphalt, spray seal, road construction or related infrastructure environment.
• Proven project engineering and project management experience.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial management.
• Experience in contract management and tender preparation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership capability to motivate and influence teams.
• Well-developed communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of asphalt and road construction projects.
• Lead project planning, contract administration, risk management and project controls.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and forecasts, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and manage tenders, progress claims and project reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Mentor and support project teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Identify and implement innovative and continuous improvement opportunities across projects.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Bathurst team and drive delivery of asphalt and road construction projects across the region. You will oversee projects from tender handover through to closeout, ensuring safety, quality and strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 7+ years in asphalt/road construction, with proven project management and tender preparation experience.