Road Project Engineer

at  Webuild

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

As an employee of FGJV you will be eligible to participate in a number of employee benefits. FGJV offers an employee benefits programme, including:

• Retention Bonus Scheme
• Salary Banding levels
• Qantas Club Membership discounts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mining engineering
• White Card
• Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5-years’ experience working in the Civil Construction industry on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works – preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Competence in interpreting and explaining technical schedules and documentation.
• Good contract comprehension
• Demonstrated experience in planning and reporting against cost and time.
• Strong understanding of programme management, deadlines, and budget controls
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and autonomously within a fast-paced project environment and deliver on deadlines.
• Strong attitude and awareness of safety and focus and commitment to a zero-harm environment.
• Proven experience in successfully delivering large work packages with Tier 1 construction contractors.
• Prior experience in bulk earthwork, surface drill and blast, large scale FRP packages, ground support and stabilisation works are preferred.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To be responsible for all onsite technical matters including construction verification works. You will schedule, monitor, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality.
Assist the construction department in the coordination of efficient operation of a multi-discipline workforce, combining direct workforce, supplementary labour, and external subcontractors. Coordinate and ensure compliance of all relevant design, safety, quality, community, environmental and sustainability related deliverables and documentation.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop construction methodologies, programme and SWMS for given packages
• Leading the delivery of packages of stage 2 excavation, ground support and FRP works, while coordinating with the wider project team
• Oversee the development and implementation of construction methods onsite in consultation with the Senior Project Engineer and Construction Superintendent
• Daily, weekly, and monthly productivity and cost monitoring and reporting
• The procuring of permanent materials/Subcontracts
• Ensure Site Engineers, and subordinates, are clear on their responsibilities – provide regular feedback to ensure effective performance and develop team members for succession opportunities.
• Manage the short/medium construction planning for the works including development of 6WLAH.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and key project personnel and ensure buy in to safety and quality strategies.
• Develop QAQC Lot Maps
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that the project is safely delivered in accordance with time, budget, and quality requirements.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide technical support.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Preparation and coordination of personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure effective mobilisation to the site.
• Undertake the preparation of variations including taking off quantities and pricing.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with all design, safety, quality, community and environmental related deliverables and documentation.
• Produce any related studies or documentation and method statements as required.
• Monitor, document and report, physical progress against schedule and any delays/interference which may have affected progress.
• Liaise with client representatives, Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers and Site Supervision in relation to permits to work, JHA’s, ITP, and any other requirements to enable the timely completion of the work.
• Ensure that all systems procedures, statutory requirements, engineering standards and sound construction practices are always complied with.
• Ensure all day works, variations and other claims and accurately recorded and reported and liaise with contract administration to ensure all financial entitlements of the company are protected.
• Actively pursue any gaps in engineering information that “may” leave the company exposed, or alternatively propose and agree through the proper channels a solution to the problem.
  The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.
  These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.
  If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.