Project Engineer

Fulton Hogan•Davenport, IA

About The Position

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better. Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more. Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy. Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry. Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more. What’s on offer? We are seeking a suitably qualified Project Engineer to lead Civil Construction Projects from Tender through to completion in our Infrastructure Services business. Based in Bunbury, and reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be instrumental in working within a well-established team to coordinate project activities whilst ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard and quality. As a Project Engineer, you will build on our strong key stakeholder relationships within both the government and private sectors, and you will be empowered to lead and mentor a team to ensure successful project delivery within a safety-first culture. This position may require travel subject to project scope of works.

Requirements

You will possess a Degree in Engineering, coupled with proven experience in managing Infrastructure projects.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with MRWA specifications desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure projects are adequately planned and resourced, taking into consideration project complexity, client requirements and budget constraints.
Strong Cost Management focus at all Project Stages, from Tender preparation through to delivery, including managing project budgets and cost to complete forecasts.
Strong Commercial Focus to oversee contract compliance, manage variations and claims and provide monthly financial reports.
Manage all Quality aspects of a Project in line with Project requirements.
Coordinate project engineering activities, and ensure Systems of Work are implemented through SWMS, Special Processes and Corrective Actions.
Develop, recommend/ approve award of subcontract packages, ensuring best value through appropriate scoping, commercial conditions and subcontractor selection.
Develop, review and analyse project programs to assess performance against the contract program and ensure mitigation measures are implemented as required. Including understanding the application of the EBAs and ensure site compliance.
You will have previous experience in managing projects to the value of $20m, and ensure contractual obligations are met, whilst maintaining positive client relationships.
Your ability to show initiative to identify and address issues before they arise, with the aptitude and flexibility for taking on new challenges will set you up for success.
Your analytical ability in cost control, reviewing monthly project forecasts and interrogating forecasting costs to complete as required, will also be crucial to your delivery.

Benefits

tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs
partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more
flexible working arrangements where possible
corporate health and fitness programs
health insurance discounts
personal banking support
a range of retailer discounts
up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave
access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family)
the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy