Project Engineer (Remote)

The details:

About our opportunity

Our Project Management department delivers 550+ projects each year, worth approximately $180M. The team contracts 80% of the capital program via pro-active and innovative annual delivery processes, working across the whole of project life including design, procurement and delivery, and ensure adherence to time, cost and quality and safety objectives. Projects are located across our region and include construction of footpaths, park, intersections, roads, sport fields, coastal assets, buildings and fit outs.

Our Project Engineers support Project Managers across a mix of asset classes, implementing and maintaining project controls and contract management, preparing project reports, status updates and procurement recommendations. In this role you’ll also be:

• Reviewing and audit engineering drawings and technical specifications for construction projects
• Assisting with co-ordination of construction issues and consulting with the Project Manager on appropriate resolutions of works under the contract
• Providing construction surveillance, auditing projects against construction and workplace health and safety standards and
• Contributing to a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focused team culture
• Building strong relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

About you

We’re looking for experience Site and Project Engineer with experience working on complex construction projects (greater than $750k), and strong knowledge of Australian Standard construction contracts and related construction legislation, Australian standards, Workplace Health and Safety requirements. You’ll also have:

• Applied understanding of quotation documents, design drawings, specifications, schedules
• Sound knowledge and application of current and accepted work practices
• Considerable experience providing advice on contract related matters
• Considerable knowledge of project management and engineering principles and practices
• Excellent time management skills to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills to communicate planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner
• Actively contributed to a healthy, inclusive and well-connected workplace
• Degree in architecture, civil engineering, or project management, or relevant experience in a similar role
• Construction Induction Card competency (required)
• Current C class driver’s licence (required).

Position Description

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference – bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most – as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applications close 8 July 2024.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.