Civil Project Managers

There is growing demand for Civil Project Managers (Design) at various levels of Seniority, for Brisbane, Gold & Sunshine Coasts and the wider QLD region. These projects are often scheduled for between 1 & 3 years initially, with the possibility of extensions and transitions to other projects.

The Role

• Ensure the products, services or deliverables are produced to the required quality standard.

• Ensure the time (schedule) and cost (budget) constraints of the project are achieved.

• Provide leadership, direction and motivation to the project team.

• Liaise with the Program Management Office, stakeholders, technical disciplines, and senior management as required.

• Integrate the nine project management knowledge areas according to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK):

− Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resource, Communications, 

Risk & Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, review and update the Project Plan.

• Prepare and manage key knowledge area plans including risk and communications, in conjunction with other project staff.

• Manage project variations and changes and maintain the change control process.

• Manage project costs through cost estimating, budgeting, monitoring and contingency management.

• Manage the risk management process, including the development of contingency plans, reviewing residual risks and escalating risks that cannot be managed at the project level.

• Monitor overall progress, scope, project schedule, quality standards, use of resources, and initiate corrective action where necessary.

• Establish the project administration systems, documents control and management of all records.

• Coordinate and prepare regular progress reports and communication with key stakeholders.

• Coordinate handover and completion activities.

• Identify and document lessons learnt during the project.

• Use appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms with respect to all phases of project delivery of infrastructure programs.

• Application: Transport and Main Roads Project Management Practices Guideline (Parts A, B and C) and all other departmental project management materials.

Mandatory Experience

A minimum of 5 years (& Senior roles up to 15 years) of project management experience of Low value (up to $20M) to medium value (up to $50M) & low to medium risk, OnQ Type 2 and Type 3 road infrastructure projects, during the design phase;  and 
• Demonstrated sound consultation, conflict avoidance, and group facilitation skills, with any Australian State Government Road Authority, preferably the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland. 

Critical Note: Unfortunately, overseas candidates without this Mandatory Experience are unable to be considered due to client requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience managing projects to the Department of Transport and Main Roads' - Queensland, policies, standards and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications – Mandatory

For full Degree qualified applicants only:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) & RPEQ accreditation.

OR,  Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) / or an equivalent qualification, which is accepted by the Institution of Engineers Australia as a Technologist Member (TMIEAust),  OR Associate Degree in Engineering (Civil) with relevant competencies.

Additional Qualifications – desirable

A Project management qualification.

The roles are usually 40 hrs per week, which has some flexibility regarding daily hours &/or 'on-site' requirements.  The roles may be located anywhere in QLD & will always be discussed/negotiated prior to each assignment.

You must already be living in Australia, preferably Queensland & have the right to work in Australia, with well-developed interpersonal and consultative skills, a current drivers licence & own mobile phone.

Civil Services Group is a specialist Civil Project Management and Delivery Company based in Queensland with a strong track record in delivering major projects. We are committed to mentoring and developing staff and providing high standards of HSE and EEO obligations. We are continually tendering for new projects throughout QLD and NSW and welcome expressions of interest from all people with Civil Construction Industry backgrounds and experience.

We are accepting applications from candidates only, no agencies please.

Additional information

• Interesting Projects to challenge your skills
• Collaborative Team Environments
• Flexible work arrangements sometimes negotiated