About the Company
Join a well established and rapidly growing civil contractor that has built a strong reputation in the industry for delivering high quality subdivision and infrastructure works across Newcastle and surrounding regions.
With decades of experience in the market, this contractor specialises in residential and industrial subdivisions, roadworks, bulk earthworks, stormwater drainage and associated civil infrastructure. They pride themselves on fostering a positive team culture, strong safety standards and long term relationships with leading developers and local councils.
Due to sustained growth and a solid pipeline of upcoming work, they are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead subdivision projects across the Newcastle and Central Coast region.
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About the role
- Monitor project progress in terms of quality, timeliness and budgets including regular program review and report to the Project Manager
- Demonstrate financial management skills and commercial acumen when making decisions
- Provide active professional direction to supervise management of works contracts, monitor contractor progress and effectively negotiate variations, claims and other issues
- Prepare scope of works, and effectively manage commercial arrangements or sub-contractors
- Manage consultant, subcontractor & supplier procurement, ensuring comprehensive scope of works are prepared and included in the tender documentation
- Manage and mentor a team of project, site and graduate engineers
- Demonstrate sound people management skills by managing work and performance of subcontractors to achieve outcomes
- Directly influence the safety culture through the promotion of safe work practices
To be successful in the role you will possess
- Strong and demonstrated experience in project management
- Extensive experience working on subdivisions projects (commercial and residential)
- Competent in planning and organising work schedules and a demonstrated ability to deliver to timelines
- Ability to provide active professional direction to supervise management of works contracts, monitor contractor progress and effectively negotiate variations, claims and other issues
- Ability to anticipate, identify and respond to project risks and issues. Including completing complex risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills which enable you to assist in resolution of client and key stakeholders’ concerns
- Tertiary Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with relevant years of experience in the construction industry
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Project Manager with a background in subdivisions and are looking to join a respected civil contractor with real career prospects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by sending your resume to daniel.flatley@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
