Site Engineer

seek.com.au; Blacktown City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

We are a Sydney based building company seeking an experienced full-time Site Engineer to join our team in Sydney. The role includes managing contract administration and offers potential to progress to a Project Management role in the future.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Head Contract, managing subcontract tenders, administering subcontracts, maintaining documentation, and month-end reporting. Strong technical skills and Australian work authorisation are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within Australia.
• Specific experience in residential building construction projects is required.
• Preferably degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Procore, MS Word, MS Project, Excel, MS Access and Outlook.
• Familiar with National Construction Code, Australian Standards and WHSE legislation.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and scope of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project conditions.
• Australian work authorisation is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Head Contract including progress claims, variations and correspondence
• Manage subcontract tender processes, including evaluation, negotiation and risk assessment
• Administer subcontracts including payment claims, invoices, variations and correspondence
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance
• Month end reporting and forecasting
• Liaise effectively with all subcontractors, designers and suppliers to maintain professional and reliable working relationships
• Manage I.T.P and Quality Control
• Monitor and update program as required

Skills

Five years experience

Residential building projects

Degree in Construction management/QS/C

Procore

MS Word

MS Project

Excel

MS Access

Outlook

NCC/Australian Standards/WHSE

Reading/interpreting drawings

Communication skills

Adaptability to project changes

Australian work authorisation

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field

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Job description

We are a Sydney based building company and are currently seeking an experienced full time Site Engineer to join our team. As part of your role, you will also manage Contract Administration. This position offers the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set with the potential to lead to a Project Management role in the future.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Head Contract including progress claims, variations and correspondence
• Manage subcontract tender processes, including evaluation, negotiation and risk assessment
• Administer subcontracts including payment claims, invoices, variations and correspondence
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance
• Month end reporting and forecasting
• Liaise effectively with all subcontractors, designers and suppliers to maintain professional and reliable working relationships
• Manage I.T.P and Quality Control
• Monitor and update program as required

Skills and Experiences

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within Australia
• Specific experience in residential building construction projects is required
• Preferably degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field
• Proficient in Procore, MS Word, MS Project, Excel, MS Access and Outlook
• Familiar with National Construction Code, Australian Standards and WHSE legislation
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and scope of work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to changing project conditions
• Australian work authorisation is required for this position
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