FIFO Project Manager Civil Job in Australia Recruiting by WHITTENS

• Leading National Civil Contractor
• Permament role working with Tier 1 clients
• Attractive salary package including site uplifts, project bonuses.

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 22 years’ experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland.
  
With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia’s major Infrastructure and mining clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, and piping works projects.
  
Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking for Project Managers to join our FIFO operations teams working on remote Earthworks / Concrete/ Roadworks / NPI projects in WA. Rosters are genuinely a 2/1 or 10/4. 
  
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
• Prepare and submit notifications to the Client / Principal Contractor as required
• Organising and assist in directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
• Monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs in consultation with the Commercial Manager
• Research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet with the Client's needs.

About you:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering is preferred
• Minimum experience in similar role with Roads / Concrete/ Earthworks/NPI with a Contractor
• Previous experience working a FIFO or DIDO roster to a remote site - a must
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with a direct workforce as well as managing subcontractors
• A comprehensive background in project management, project controls or construction management
• Superior time and priority management skills
• Confidence in managing across a range of different relationships throughout the business and on site
• Experience in Estimating, Formwork, Steel reinforcement, Earthworks, Concrete, Roads, Piling and Excavation - Preferred

What we offer:
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a strong pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.

• Generous and competitive salary package plus project bonuses paid weekly
• Transfer of 482 Visa Sponsorship
• Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams
• High-performance supportive HSE culture
• Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
• Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia

Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
  
Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.