Highly Regarded Tier 2 Civil Contractor
- Participate in Transformative Projects
- Key Leadership Position with Attractive Remuneration
Our client is a highly regarded Tier 2 civil contractor, working on a wide range of complex projects, offering innovative solutions to their clients throughout Australia. Their expertise spans civil, utilities, fabrication, marine structures, mechanical engineering, pipelines, rail projects and tunnel / underground construction.
Due to increased growth and workflow, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join their team.
**MAJOR OBJECTIVES**
- Responsible for the management of all construction activities of the Project.
- Responsible for engineering, scheduling, costs, industrial relations, safety, environmental and quality aspects of the Project.
- Required to maintain harmonious relations with the client and a good public image of the organisation.
- Adherence to the the organisations Management System (MMS) and Project Execution Plan
**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Promote total job safety and environmental awareness by all persons in the job vicinity and stress to all the importance top management attaches to safety and the environment.
- Ensure that safe, environmentally acceptable working methods and practices are implemented and that sufficient plant and equipment is made available, properly operated and maintained.
- Organise and coordinate construction activities in accordance with construction schedules.
- Continual interaction and on-site contact with subordinate staff and, where necessary, weekly employees, to ensure efficient and productive field activities.
- Select subcontractors and suppliers based on an evaluation of their ability to meet the specified requirements.
- Ensure that all subcontractors are advised of their obligations under applicable legislation, codes of practice, the Project Execution Plan and all conditions set out in the contractual documents, and that those obligations are met.
- Ensure that all personnel are inducted in their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the Project Execution Plan and all attachments.
- Control and motivate the workforce and manage the employee disciplinary process as necessary.
- Timely submittal of financial reports, job progress reports and other site performance information as requested by the Company and the Client.
- Ordering / Purchasing of materials in accordance with planned delivery dates as required by the Construction Schedule.
- Promotion of a professional image of the Company's operations and maintenance of a harmonious relationship with the Client and/or his/her representative in the execution of the contract.
**KEY SKILLS / COMPETENCIES**
- Industry relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Minimum 8 years' engineering experience in construction, with a minimum of 2 years in leadership position.
- Competent in understanding and promoting HS&E imperatives and MMS procedures.
- Proven record in planning, organising and leading a diverse labour force.
- Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills, clear communication verbal and written.
- Manages to timeframes, cost conscious, and achievement driven.
- Prior experience across conveyor systems construction.
- Ability to travel when required.