The Role:
* Project Engineer
About the Job
This role requires a Project Engineer to deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80-Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia.
The project will involve the construction of 14 kilometres of new lanes, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping.
Key Responsibilities:
* As an onsite project team, ensure the project is delivered to overall program to cost & time with resources needed leading to a high level of client satisfaction
* Manage a rolling 4-6 week look ahead be involved in 3- 6-month forward planning
* Identify and mitigate risk, developing strategies and plans
* Drive subcontractor management to meet project outcomes and milestones
* Ensure environmental, sustainability and quality contract requirements are met by coordinating & working collaboratively with these project teams
* Champion safety and ensure safety processes are followed in line with legislative & project requirements
* Review, interpret and manage contracts
* Participate in client/contractor meetings
* Financial forecasting and budget ownership for cost codes
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
* Provide mentoring & training to project teams made of up cadets, grads, site engineers
* Be responsible for delivery of civil packages - earthworks, roads, drainage, pavements, RE walls, interface with bridges and structures teams
About You
You will have a tertiary education in civil engineering, construction or similar. Advanced programming & planning skills are required as well as excellent commercial acumen with confidence in managing contracts and forecasting.
Advanced communication skills and an ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of subcontractors, local authorities, internal staff and clients are essential.