Project Engineer

Permanent Full Time
Territory-wide, NT

This role will include:

• Supervise site based projects including monitoring of subcontractor procurement in accordance with the projects schedule
• Identification of potential practical cost saving design solutions for review with Site Manager
• Check designs and details on plans, any ambiguity to be followed up and resolved with Site Manager
• Monitor and manage project deliverables in accordance with the project schedule and liaise with Site Manager
• Keep records relating to and maintain contact and communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and local authorities
• Assist and provide input with project staff in the assessment and selection of subcontractors relative to the market
• Coordinate subcontractor planning to ensure adherence to project objectives
• Material procurement in accordance with the projects purchasing procedure and limits of authority
• Assess plant and labour resource requirements for the project and communicate recommendations to Site Manager
• Manage and verify site setout and survey, including the establishment of adequate controls and recovery datum
• Develop processes for deficient areas as work progresses
• Provide leadership and direction to site personnel ensuring project team works efficiently and effectively, with team members covering roles in other jobs when necessary
• Foster, lead and promote good project culture presenting a collaborative environment of high morale
• Assist with the supervision of project staff and subcontractors
• Ensure site offices, amenities and storage buildings are maintained in a clean and tidy condition
• Ensure that all company policies and practices are implemented as written
• Promote the company’s image at all times

Contract Administration

• Identify and record any current or potential risk pertaining to programme or scope and communicate with your Site Manager for assessment
• As required, provide assistance to your Site Manager for the assessment of Head Contract claims for variations, delays and other contractual claims
• Assist the Site Manager in the evaluation of all subcontractors claims for payment, variations, delays and other contractual claims

Key Attributes and Skills:

• Recognised Degree
• Industry experience, including:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years in estimating, administration and project management
• Complete understanding of:
  • Construction or civil materials and methods
  • Project programming
  • Management and planning skills
• Exposure to contract administration

What Sitzler can offer you:

• Real career progression and growth
• Be a proud member of a highly successful and established NT construction & civil operation business
• Excellent remuneration and benefits
• Full time positions with leave entitlements

To apply for this position, please click on the apply now button below to send us a cover letter and your current CV.
 

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and may require:

• A current and valid driver’s licence
• A Nationally Recognised Construction Induction
• Pre-employment medical examination with drug & alcohol screening
• Police and/or security clearances