• Opportunity to work on complex civil infrastructure projects | Excellent company culture and supportive environment.
• Contribute to this essential project improving road safety, keeping the community safe.
• Engineers / competency matrix – driving your development.
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
There has never been a better time to join our team – with several project wins on the horizon, including a major project with packages to be award early 2025, you'll have the chance to be part of exciting new ventures and contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Melbourne.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
We're on the hunt for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead critical civil works on a major infrastructure project.
Are you a confident and proactive Project Controls Lead ready to make an impact on major infrastructure project? with substantial, proven experience in cost control and earned value management, you’ll take charge of project controls across multiple zones, managing cost, risk, and performance while working closely with planning and scheduling teams in a dynamic matrix environment. Your strong leadership and communication skills will help you influence cross-functional teams and drive project success. Experience with ControlPro, earned value systems, and integrated cost, schedule, and risk management will set you apart. If you thrive in complex, fast-paced projects and are ready to step into, or already hold a similar role, we want to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Develop and Manage Project Cost Control Processes.
Establish, implement, and oversee commercial project cost control and reporting procedures, including month-end financial close, accruals, cost recording, forecasting, earned value measurement, and related audits to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
Monitor and Report Project Performance.
Set up and maintain effective project monitoring systems focused on time, cost, and resource tracking. Provide clear, timely reporting that enables proactive control of project budget and schedule in alignment with company policies.
Lead and Supervise Project Controls Team.
Provide leadership and functional oversight to staff involved in project and cost control activities, including training and guidance on systems, data interpretation, and best practices to promote a strong project controls culture.
Collaborate with Project Teams to Support Delivery.
Interface closely with project and delivery managers to gather data, analyse project performance, identify risks/opportunities early, and support corrective action planning to keep projects on track.
Ensure Compliance and Continuous Improvement.
Ensure all project controls activities comply with internal policies, adopt core safety and environmental values, and contribute to benchmarking and lessons learned to improve future project planning and delivery.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Building, Sciences, Architecture or Project Management, or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Construction, Engineering, Commercial Project / Cost Control, Earned Value, Risks Management, Change Control.
• Multi-disciplined Commercial Project/Cost Control experience ideally for Major Projects.
• Leadership and management of Commercial Project/Cost Control teams.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and Project / Cost Control and Earned Value systems.
• Current c-class driver’s licence.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:
• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
NEXT STEPS
• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
Reference code: 494487
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
