AddressThe Dowsing Group stands out as a premier civil services contractor, having consistently delivered projects of exceptional quality since 1985. Presently, our dedicated team of approximately 150 employees offers specialized civil subcontractor services to major councils, local government areas, and contractors across Australia and New Zealand.
We are a rapidly expanding company with a progressive growth mandate across Australia, and we require talented individuals with the right skills to help us implement this strategy.
Our Hardscapes division is in search of a Project Manager with proven experience in managing internal teams across multiple projects of varying sizes for diverse clients. These projects typically range from $15,000 to $250,000 and are often conducted simultaneously.
Reporting to our Operations Manager, the role's primary focus is to deliver the concrete footpath, kerbing and minor civil scopes of all clients (Local & State Government, Tier 1 & 2 Civil Construction clients) contract works utilising plant, staff and subcontractors within Dowsing Group's experienced Hardscapes division.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have demonstrated experience leading and managing people on multiple workfronts and on multiple sites;
- Be highly organised and process driven;
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills;
- Have strong contractual acumen - Tier 1 & Tier 2 contract experience preferred;
- Possess a client centric focus attending site meetings with key stakeholders when required;
- Have experience delivering similar scope of works;
- Enjoy looking for innovative solutions to problems; and
- Have general knowledge of all civil construction processes, with an interest in concrete footpaths, slabs & kerbing.
The responsibilities of the role include:
- Planning & scheduling internal resources and subcontractors;
- Delivering projects in line with Dowsing's standard of excellence and core company values;
- Managing multiple contracts/projects simultaneously;
- Managing internal site teams and subcontractors;
- Ensuring all client/contract deliverables are met;
- Contribute to the maintenance of a zero harm safety culture.
This position is ideal for someone who has formal training or qualifications in construction management and thrives on a hands-on approach in a dynamic environment.
