Junior Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer

Bulk Earthworks

2:1 Roster

9–12 month project | Strong production focus | Immediate opportunity

We are seeking a capable Junior Project Manager or experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team on a major bulk earthworks project.

This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who understands earthworks production, can drive crews and subcontractors, and has the commercial awareness required to keep a project moving safely, efficiently and profitably.

The role

Working closely with the Project Manager and site leadership team, you will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day project delivery and ensuring production targets, costs, quality and programme requirements are achieved.

Key responsibilities will include:

Driving bulk earthworks production and daily site performance

Coordinating supervisors, crews, plant and subcontractors

Monitoring quantities, productivity, costs and project progress

Planning upcoming works and resolving site constraints

Managing procurement, variations, forecasting and cost reporting

Reviewing drawings, specifications and project documentation

Working closely with the client, consultants and internal stakeholders

Ensuring safety, environmental and quality requirements are maintained

Keeping the team accountable and focused on programme milestones

About you

You will ideally have:

Experience as a Senior Project Engineer, Junior Project Manager or similar

Strong bulk earthworks and civil construction experience

A practical understanding of plant, crews, production rates and site logistics

The confidence to lead from the front and drive site performance

Sound commercial understanding, including budgets, forecasting and variations

Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment

A relevant engineering or construction qualification

Australian civil construction experience and full working rights

You will be commercially switched on, comfortable making decisions and willing to get out on site to ensure the job is progressing as planned.

What’s on offer

Secure project work for approximately 9–12 months

Competitive remuneration package

A key delivery role on a substantial bulk earthworks project

Support from an experienced project and senior management team

Potential for ongoing opportunities following project completion