Your new company
Our client is a public sector organisation that is passionate in delivering the best service to the community. They are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe workplace, and protecting their environment. They are looking for a senior project manager who can manage and coordinate the delivery of major infrastructure construction projects.
Your new role
As project engineer you will provide specific project management lifecycle advice and ensure compliance on contract construction projects to support contract delivery. This will include the surveillance of the construction process in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and regulations.
Throughout this role you will:
Provide support to the Project Manager to implement and maintain project controls to assist with the delivery of complex projects.
Provide support through whole of project life including design, procurement and delivery whilst ensuring adherence to time cost quality and safety objectives.
Prepare project reports including updates on project status and procurement recommendations.
Review and audit engineering drawings and technical specifications for construction projects to ensure compliance with business and project requirements.
Assist with co-ordination of construction issues as they arise and consult with the Project Manager regarding appropriate resolution of works under the contract.
Provide construction surveillance and auditing of projects in accordance with relevant construction and workplace health and safety legislation, standards and other regulations that may impact on work carried out.
Provide oversight to the team to achieve a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focused team culture.
Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables and outcomes are achieved.
What you'll need to succeed
Degree in architecture, civil engineering, or project management or relevant experience in a similar role.
Construction Induction Card and current drivers’ licence is desired.
Knowledge and applied understanding of quotation documents, design drawings, specifications, schedules.
An understanding of current construction legislation, Australian standards, Workplace Health and Safety requirements and accepted work practices.
Considerable experience providing project advice on contract related matters and the ability to present recommendations.
Considerable knowledge and applied understanding of project management and engineering principles and practices.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner (both verbally and in written form) and influence and negotiate project outcomes.
What you'll get in return
Competitive hourly rate
Initial 6-month contract with the view to extend
North Brisbane based opportunity
Flexible WFH arrangements
What you need to do now
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