Project Engineer

at  Service Stream

Primary Location
SA - Port Augusta
Job Description Summary
Exciting new opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Transport sector based in Port Augusta, SA
About the Role
Service Stream’s Transport division are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of the Specific Maintenance Services Program (SMS), Cyclical and Routine Maintenance Program (RMS/CRMS) and assist with other DIT programs
Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Port Augusta, SA
Reporting Line: Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist to Provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance to the SMS and CRMS/RMS teams, and other grading programs as well as management of internal and external relationships and contract performance.
• Delivers timely and high quality SMSs and other annual grading programmed works while achieving value for money, maintaining collaborative working relationships, and providing flexible and responsive services to meet DIT’s and other customer needs
• Liaises with the Managers, the HSEQ Manager, and Supervisors to ensure all services are delivered in accordance with all safety, quality, environmental, budgetary and scheduling requirements
• Liaises with the stakeholders to develop accurate estimates for SMSs, ensuring market competitiveness costing is obtained from subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring correct cost control & project tracking as per daily progress reports
• Travel, as required, to the work sites to provide the required engineering guidance and inspections
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with the management and delivery of SMSs and Annual grading program works in accordance with safety, schedule, budget and quality requirements
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with the managing the delivery of packages through scheduling and development control; estimating and budgeting; quality plan, control and assurance; document preparation; procurement planning; and works supervision and surveillance
• Reviews and provides input into resourcing plans for traffic management and safety
• Ensures appropriate traffic management and safety measures are properly implemented
• Undertakes contract administration for work packages, including liaison and engagement of subcontractors
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with Implementing and maintaining proactive risk, safety and environmental management to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and DIT’s specifications, resulting in zero harm and a zero TRIFR
• Ensuring SMSs and Grading Works are competitively priced (against market competitors), with works being awarded to SA Road Services as best value for money
• Working collaboratively with DIT, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve outstanding SMSs delivery and contract performance
• Championing local industry and Aboriginal participation to maximise contract opportunities and achieve participation targets
• Maintaining current and accurate records in the Asset Data System to inform the SMSs, Grading Program and Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation to improve financial performance and pursue delivery efficiency and value for money benefits in SMSs

In return Service Stream has a fantastic range of employee benefits to thank our staff for the hard work and dedication they put in every day. Highlights include:

• Flexible Working- at Service Stream, all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. We want to work with you and your needs.
• Growth – We have lots of opportunities for growth and development.
• Discounts - We have lots of benefits - Join us and have full access to exclusive employee benefits and rewards, offering discounts at top retail and lifestyle companies in the market from The Iconic, Ikea, BCF, JBHiFi, Myer, AirBnb, Dan Murphys, Woolworths, Virgin Australia and many many more.
• Paid Leave - Our policies are designed with people in mind! We have a wide variety of Paid leave options from Purchased Leave, Parental leave, Cultural leave and more.
• Access- to our Corporate Novated Leasing, Accommodation and Private Healthcare offers

About you:

• Relevant Bachelor of Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline, combined with advanced subject matter knowledge across the function and advanced people management skills
• Experience in a project engineering or site engineering role and/or knowledge of the construction industry, design management and engineering project management principles, and site management principles including an understanding of employee relations and union agreements, safety, risk management and field related issues
• Commercial acumen and analytical skills for managing inputs and outputs of a commercial assignment, combined with planning and organisational skills for managing competing priorities
• Problem solving, technical and analytical skills to support the implementation of organisational policies, procedures and programs and project engineering operations
• Written and verbal communication skills to persuade, facilitate decision making, manage expectations, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation

About Us:
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia’s essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities
Department
Engineering
How to Apply
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• Assist to Provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance to the SMS and CRMS/RMS teams, and other grading programs as well as management of internal and external relationships and contract performance.
• Delivers timely and high quality SMSs and other annual grading programmed works while achieving value for money, maintaining collaborative working relationships, and providing flexible and responsive services to meet DIT’s and other customer needs
• Liaises with the Managers, the HSEQ Manager, and Supervisors to ensure all services are delivered in accordance with all safety, quality, environmental, budgetary and scheduling requirements
• Liaises with the stakeholders to develop accurate estimates for SMSs, ensuring market competitiveness costing is obtained from subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring correct cost control & project tracking as per daily progress reports
• Travel, as required, to the work sites to provide the required engineering guidance and inspections
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with the management and delivery of SMSs and Annual grading program works in accordance with safety, schedule, budget and quality requirements
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with the managing the delivery of packages through scheduling and development control; estimating and budgeting; quality plan, control and assurance; document preparation; procurement planning; and works supervision and surveillance
• Reviews and provides input into resourcing plans for traffic management and safety
• Ensures appropriate traffic management and safety measures are properly implemented
• Undertakes contract administration for work packages, including liaison and engagement of subcontractors
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with Implementing and maintaining proactive risk, safety and environmental management to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and DIT’s specifications, resulting in zero harm and a zero TRIFR
• Ensuring SMSs and Grading Works are competitively priced (against market competitors), with works being awarded to SA Road Services as best value for money
• Working collaboratively with DIT, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve outstanding SMSs delivery and contract performance
• Championing local industry and Aboriginal participation to maximise contract opportunities and achieve participation targets
• Maintaining current and accurate records in the Asset Data System to inform the SMSs, Grading Program and Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation to improve financial performance and pursue delivery efficiency and value for money benefits in SMS