FIFO Project Managers

With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.

Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

About The Role

We are recruiting Project Managers on FIFO rosters to lead and manage large scale self-perform Civil infrastructure projects (Concrete/Earthworks).

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Build on and retain key interface relationships with Client, site teams and Whittens leadership.
• Deliver project by building a high performing safe and sustainable team to achieve project objectives
• Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures.
• Prepare and submit notifications to the Client as required.
• Organise, plan and manage direct site labour and ensure effective workforce planning.
• Assess costs, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations in consultation with the Commercial team.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract notices and management of subcontractors in strict compliance with agreements.
• Identify and support emerging leaders and facilitate upskilling and development plans.
• Track and produce accurate cost tracking date including holding weekly project reviews

ABOUT YOU:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering - Preferred
• Demonstrated Project Management experience with a Civil Contractor - A must
• Experience in large scale Infrastructure Projects - Concrete / Earthworks
• Demonstrated experience in managing a direct self-perform workforce
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Superior time and priority management skills
• Confidence in managing a range of different relationships throughout the business and on site with our client
• Demonstrate Commercial Acumen and be a Visible leader to create safe and collaborative work teams

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whittens are committed to investing in our people and rewarding the skills and experience you bring. As well as this long-term permanent opportunity and the chance to be part of our growth and success story, we offer:

• Competitive salary package plus generous site uplifts plus super paid weekly
• Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative project teams
• Work in a culture driven by our “Keeping our mates safe” mantra
• Paid Parental Leave
• Permanent long-term opportunity
• Novated Lease options
• Be part of an iconic project
• Employee Assistance programme
• Employee referral scheme benefits

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies .