Superintendent-Civil Projects (86-611)

Yurra Pty Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and Local Living

Permanent role with long-term growth

Career growth in a values-driven org

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Yurra Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Projects Superintendent to lead key works in Karratha, WA. This permanent, full-time role focuses on culvert works and KTP4 scope, with a 9-day fortnight roster (5 on/2 off and 4 on/3 off) for a local Karratha-based leader.

You will manage daily operations across civil sites, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while liaising with clients and subcontractors. Extensive Pilbara knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ leadership experience in civil construction or infrastructure.
• RTIO Induction preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in Civil Mining works or Culvert relining advantageous, or similar civil works.
• Strong understanding of the Pilbara region and operational challenges.
• Effective communicator with client management and team leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations across civil project sites.
• Oversee Supervisors and project teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, scope, safety, and budget.
• Act as the key liaison with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Drive a safety-first culture across all project activities and company policies.
• Plan resources for upcoming work, assess risks, and manage changes.
• Troubleshoot resource issues in a team and autonomous setting.

Skills

Leadership

Civil construction

Project management

Client liaison

Safety compliance

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Description

About Yurra

Yurra is a majority Yindjibarndi-owned company delivering quality services across civil construction & rail maintenance, building construction and maintenance, electrical, facilities maintenance, landscape construction, surveying, and industrial operations. Grounded in the Yindjibarndi 3C’s—Culture, Community, and Commercial,we are dedicated to creating real opportunities for people through meaningful employment, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Projects Superintendent to join our growing team based in Karratha, overseeing key works across our Pilbara civil construction portfolio.

This is a permanent, full-time position focused on delivering high-quality outcomes on civil infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on culvert works and KTP4 scope. The role will suit a local Karratha-based leader. The roster is 9 days fortnight — alternating 5 days on / 2 days off and 4 days on / 3 days off.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations across civil project sites
• Oversee and support Supervisors and project teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery
• Ensure strict adherence to project schedules, scope, safety, and budget
• Act as the key liaison with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Drive a strong safety-first culture across all project activities including adherence of project teams to company policy and procedures
• Monitor, report and planning resources for upcoming work scope, risks, and key deliverables including managing change
• Problem solving, trouble shooting and resolving resource issues in a team environment and autonomously

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5–10 years’ leadership experience in civil construction or infrastructure
• RTIO Induction (preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects with a background in Civil Mining works and Culvert relining experience advantageous, or similar civil works
• Strong understanding of the Pilbara region and operational challenges
• Effective communicator with excellent client management and team leadership skills
• High attention to detail, with a proactive approach to solving problems
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality assurance
• Proficient in project documentation and reporting
• Computer literacy including MS Office and project software tools

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and Local Living Subsidy (conditions apply)
• Permanent role with long-term development potential
• Career growth in a values-driven and supportive organisation
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Discounted health insurance and employee benefits

Please note: Only applicants who currently reside in Australia and have full legal working rights will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.