Senior Project Engineer - Regional Local Government | Temporary Contract
Core
Plan, manage, and supervise civil infrastructure capital works projects (roads, bridges, drainage, footpaths) from scoping to handover for a rural shire council.
Role type
Senior Project Engineer (Civil Infrastructure)
Builds
Roads, bridges, drainage systems, and footpaths
Domain
Local Government / Civil Engineering
Required skills
Civil engineering degree, Professional Engineer registration, project lifecycle management, contract management, tender evaluation, construction supervision, grant application preparation, risk management, budget management, CAD design review
Preferred skills
Experience in local government or state road authority, onsite construction management, knowledge of construction materials and equipment
Technologies
CAD
Responsibilities
Scope future projects and prepare engineering reports; Review or prepare designs, design briefs, technical specifications, and tender documents; Supervise internal CAD designs; Run tender evaluations; Prepare documents for government grant applications; Coordinate approvals and permits; Build project schedules and risk registers; Manage contracts, budgets, and quality plans; Liaise with community and statutory authorities; Carry out post-completion inspections.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC