Project Engineer

at  Multiplex

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. We have a culture where all our people feel safe to speak up, be themselves and do their best work.

You will be supported with a range of holistic benefits including:

• Bonus schemes, annual remuneration reviews and salary continuance insurance.
• An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including paid volunteer leave.
• Benefits to support parents and families, including 20 weeks paid parental leave regardless of gender, payment of superannuation on unpaid leave, and transition coaching.
• Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are actively looking for experienced Project Engineers who are looking to further develop their skills across all stages of the full construction project lifecycle.
As a Project Engineer within Multiplex, you will be responsible for the overall technical co-ordination of the construction process (in conjunction with the senior management team), through the co-ordination and documentation of design and program requirements. The role provides a link between design, building services and sub-contracts to ensure project objectives are met.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist Project Management throughout the value management process to maximise the financial benefit of the design
• Manage changes to engineering design whilst being mindful of budgetary requirements
• Assist Contracts Manager/Administrators to prepare sub contract packages
• Maintain awareness of contractual obligations of both the head contract and sub contract
• Act as a conduit for communicating relevant information as appropriate to consultants, authorities, site supervisors, construction workers and sub-contractors
• Monitor and review the performance of direct reports and provide leadership, mentoring and coaching
• Assist the management team to create and implement the Project Management Plan
• Co-ordinate the activities of design management and provide a link between the design and construction to ensure the buildability of a design
• Review design to assess and ensure its compliance with requirements of regulatory authorities
• Undertake programming, planning and forecasting to ensure construction activities take place within overall construction program
• Ensure quality assurance processes and standards for a construction project are adhered to
• Assist project management to develop and implement a site safety plan with particular focus on identifying particular OH&S hazards

KEY SKILLSET REQUIRED:

• Proven background in Engineering, Commercial Construction and Delivery process
• Ability to see a project through from Cradle to Grave, getting involved in all stages from early design concepts and tender phase, through structure, then turn hand to fit-out, façade, services.
• Knowledge of Engineering principles and experience in actual documentation delivery
• Ability to read and challenge technical drawings
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia
• Knowledge of Design, Estimating and Procurement
• Experience in tender submission process
• Solid analytical & problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Please refer the Job description for details