Project Manager

About the role

As Project Manager, you will hold overall accountability for the successful delivery of your assigned project, from mobilisation and early works through to completion, handover and close-out. Working closely with Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Senior Supervisors, subcontractors, clients and project partners, you will lead the project team and oversee safety, quality, program, cost and commercial outcomes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of major energy and transmission projects, lead experienced teams and contribute to projects that form part of Australia's essential infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall accountability for safe, on-time and commercially successful project delivery
• Lead project mobilisation, establishment, planning and execution
• Develop and manage project programs, budgets, forecasts and resources
• Manage project costs, cash flow, progress claims, variations and commercial outcomes
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management
• Manage contractual obligations, commercial risks and project variations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, principal contractors and consultants
• Lead and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and project teams
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and critical path activities
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and constraints

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager delivering major civil or infrastructure projects
• Experience across energy, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure highly regarded
• Strong technical understanding of civil construction, including the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and standards
• Strong commercial and contract administration experience, including budgeting, cost control, procurement and financial reporting
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of WHS, environmental and quality management requirements
• Excellent client, stakeholder and subcontractor management skills
• Current White Card
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence

About us

MCS Civil is a privately owned Australian civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering specialist civil works across the energy, rail, transport and infrastructure sectors. Our capabilities span civil construction, earthworks, piling, foundations and concrete works, supported by experienced project teams, specialist capability and a modern, privately owned fleet. With a strong and growing pipeline of major energy infrastructure and transmission line projects across NSW, Queensland and South Australia, MCS Civil is expanding its project teams.

Benefits

• Major energy infrastructure and transmission line projects across NSW, QLD and SA
• Long-term opportunities with a growing, privately owned Australian contractor
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Opportunity to lead experienced project teams on significant infrastructure projects
• DIDO/FIFO opportunities
• Private accommodation on applicable projects
• Meals provided on applicable projects
• Modern project and camp facilities

Apply Now or contact 1300 MURPHY ([1300 687 749](tel:1300 687 749)) for a confidential discussion.