Civil Construction Project Engineer

• South Brisbane central location
• Land development focus
• Be part of a growing team

Due to continued growth, we are on the lookout for a qualified Construction Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced and innovative team in Brisbane.

Reporting to the Construction Team Leader, your primary focus will be to see our clients' projects delivered to completion in regard to time, cost and quality. This includes working closely with our in-house design team to take the lead role on projects from tendering, through to completion, across contract administration and site quality supervision.

This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career through direct and active opportunities to work with our clients – knowing that mentoring and support is also right there.

At RMA, our mission is to enable our people to reach their potential and grow.

The opportunity

In this varied role you will:

• Lead Projects – Be the lead on key projects in SEQ in the construction delivery phase.
• Become a Trusted Advisor – In a direct client facing role, you will develop relationships with RMA's clients, managing their interface with contractors and government agencies.
• Be Supported – As a multidisciplinary firm, RMA has a wealth of technical specialists you can collaborate with and brainstorm to bring the project together. When something pops up on site, we've got a collection of specialists you can call on to bring value.
• Be Part of a Team – Be actively involved in RMA's inclusive, high performance and enjoyable culture, whilst also having opportunities to explore our leadership pathways. This role will involve ad hoc travel to our other offices.

You will be responsible for:

– Contract Administration and Construction Project Management

• Managing contractors
• Project procurement
• Progress claims & variations
• Monitoring project program
• Stakeholder engagement (council, private utilities, client), ensuring values of are upheld with integrity

– Engineering Construction Surveillance

• Attendance and chairing of site meetings
• Attendance at hold point site visits
• Review of hold points of the project Quality Systems
• Resolution of latent conditions using engineering judgment
• Review compliance of the works undertaken in relation to technical specifications, applicable legislation, approvals and standards with a focus on risk management

About you:

• A motivated individual who is passionate about construction
• You will have well-rounded technical knowledge and skills relevant to engineering construction and contract administration
• You have an eye for detail and for following defined operating processes and procedures
• A self-motivated team player with initiative, strong communication and problem-solving skills
• You thrive on client relations, keeping accurate records and seeing projects through to timely completion
• You are not afraid to use the latest technology and software to support you in your role

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• RPEQ (desirable)
• Ideally 3-5 years' experience in the Construction Industry, with specific experience in the role requirements (note, we will consider applicants who have worked for contractors with similar experience)
• The ability to read and understand plans and construction details
• Good financial skills; some experience with construction programming; some trade measuring skills
• The ability to work within a QA, financial, and administration systems
• The ability to think outside the square
• Open unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Queensland Construction Induction Card (White Card)

What we offer:

• A dedicated coach, career development planning and monthly 1:1s
• A fun, friendly & relaxed team culture developed by our people, for our people
• Friday afternoon social get-togethers
• Birthday leave
• Whole of organisation annual Strategy Day
• Annual all staff Christmas Party
• Bi-monthly technical in-house training sessions
• Direct access to key multidisciplinary Principal Engineers to supercharge your mentorship and career

Interested in joining the team?

We'd love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, please apply and:

• Complete the screening questions
• Upload your cover letter addressing the 'about you' requirements of the role
• And a copy of your resume

A competitive permanent salary package will be based on candidate qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so please don't delay in applying.