Senior Project Manager

4 days ago


Cairns City, Queensland, Australia John Holland Full time

About John Holland

We're a company that transforms lives with everything we do. Our purpose is simple: we deliver infrastructure that makes a real difference to people's lives.

As a Senior Project Engineer at John Holland, you'll play a key role in achieving this purpose. You'll be responsible for coordinating on-site engineering functions to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage on-site engineering functions through subordinates, including Project Engineers and Cost/Planning Engineers
  • Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications
  • Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions, and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary
  • Coordinate the activities of an engineering team, programme workloads, and provide technical and administrative guidance to the engineering staff to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved
  • Ensure that project engineering completion is on time and within budget, record completed work, costs incurred, materials used, and retain progress drawings
  • Undertake all tasks within the role safely, in accordance with the key elements of the JH Management System governing GMRs, HSES Policies, HSES Management Manuals, SQE Risk Management System, and Our HSE Behaviours
  • Accurate forecasts of costs and revenue and utilise corrective action in line with JH's authority and reporting frameworks to maximise the profit margin
  • Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards of supplier, subcontractor quotations/purchase orders, as well as subcontractor arrangements
  • Participate in planning future requirements, including machine tools, ancillary equipment, major plant, and labour. Direct site surveys and preparatory work prior to construction
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of structures and construction work
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems, reporting, and procedures
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Draper WTP Sustainability and wellbeing policies, processes, systems, and procedures, including our Corporate Sustainability Framework
  • Follow all WHS Act and Regs, including Model Codes of Practice and Australian Standards

Requirements:

  • 7+ years post-graduate engineering experience with 4+ years site-based
  • Experience on >$50M Projects
  • Delivered water infrastructure projects, including pipeline networks
  • Advanced commercial acumen, including cost reduction and meeting budgets
  • Delivery of major projects and teams to program and budget specifications
  • Understanding of the Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan, Environmental Management Plan, and Projects Design Management Plan
  • Quantitative and qualitative safety, environment, and quality risk management
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management
  • People and performance management, including the performance of subcontractors
  • Effective time management skills

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll have the chance to work on high-profile projects, develop your skills and expertise, and make a real difference to people's lives.

What's in it for you?

We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows you to thrive. You'll have access to a range of benefits, including competitive remuneration, great leave benefits, career progression opportunities, learning and development programs, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Join us:

We're a company that values our people and is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you're a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.



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