Civil Project Manager - External Works

About the role

An established South Australian civil and external works contractor, founded in 2003 and employing more than 220 full-time staff, is looking for an experienced Civil Project Manager. The business delivers projects across the civic, commercial, health, education, transport, defence and leisure sectors, and offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekend work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to practical completion
• Establish and oversee project programmes, budgets and delivery strategies
• Coordinate project engineers, site personnel, subcontractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Take ownership of project financials, forecasting, variations and commercial outcomes
• Oversee programme performance, quality assurance and workplace health and safety
• Identify project risks and implement solutions
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery partners
• Lead and support project teams and promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Demonstrated project management experience in civil construction
• Background delivering civil infrastructure or complex external works projects
• Experience leading project teams, subcontractors and delivery partners
• Civil Engineering qualifications, highly regarded
• Ability to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships

Required skills

• Commercial awareness and project management capabilities
• Programming and budgeting
• Proactive approach to identifying challenges

The business has a strong pipeline of secured work and a fleet of modern plant and equipment. Applications are made through the recruiter, who treats them confidentially.