You’ll also provide technical engineering advice, oversee contract administration and support the development of graduate engineers and technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage road infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-construction, design, procurement and construction.
- Coordinate preliminary investigations, including surveying, geotechnical assessments, land requirements and design development.
- Assess construction tenders, manage procurement processes and administer complex contracts.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, quality, risks and compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
- Provide technical and operational advice to senior staff and resolve engineering issues as they arise.
- Coordinate maintenance, rehabilitation and targeted road safety projects to meet program objectives.
- Supervise engineering resources, mentor graduate engineers and support technical staff with project delivery.
- Lead safety and risk management activities and coordinate works with Road Operations teams.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, respond to public enquiries and support effective collaboration with contractors, consultants and government agencies.
- Provide timely technical solutions during natural disasters or emergency events affecting road operations and maintenance.
Successful candidate
- RPEQ registration and a Civil Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord, or an accepted equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience managing civil infrastructure projects, particularly road construction, maintenance or rehabilitation works.
- Strong experience in project management, contract administration, tender evaluation and procurement.
- The ability to manage projects from design through to construction, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timeframes.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to provide sound engineering advice.
- Experience coordinating engineering resources and mentoring graduates or other technical staff.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
- A proactive approach to safety, risk management, quality assurance and project delivery.
- Current C-class driver’s license.
- Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
- Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to complete criminal history screening.
If you are an RPEQ qualified civil engineer on the Gold Coast with experience in maintenance, rehabilitation and road safety programs - this role is for you!
Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466 265 446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail!
