Senior Civil Project Manager

Join this growing company and take your career to the next level.

Our client is an established and well respected company with over 30 years of experience in successfully delivering sustainable turn-key Site Preparation/Early Works Services, including Demolition, Hazmat Remediation, Bulk Earthworks, Land Remediation & On-Site Resource Recovery. They are proud to count some of Australia’s leading builders, developers, blue-chip companies, and tier one contractors amongst their clients.
Due to continuous growth and broadening scopes of work they now seek a Senior Civil Project Manager to join their existing team.
Note this role is based full time in Newcastle.
Reporting directly to the company owner, you will be an experienced and ambitious Civil Project Manager with particular experience in project planning, cost estimation, quality management, and team coordination.
About You:
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field are preferred but not essential
- Previous experience in civil bulk excavation and/or land remediation projects, particularly in roles involving project management, estimation, and site supervision.
- Strong knowledge or experience in full early works/site preparation packages, including demolition & site remediation, as well as a willingness and ability to work on and manage such projects.
- Strong knowledge in civil engineering principles, construction methods, and project management.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, with assistance from the management team.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Strong focus on safety.
The Role:

This opportunity will see the successful applicant managing various projects of different scales across the range of integrated services, from quick turnaround rail shut-downs works to multi-month early works/site preparation
projects on large sites. The role will expect the successful applicant to have hands-on experience through all aspects of the projects, from bid to completion. Some of these responsibilities include:
- Estimating and/or overseeing the estimation team on civil works bids and managing the project budget.
- Developing and implementing detailed project plans, including timelines, methodologies, resource allocation, and budgeting.
- Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and client specifications.
- Leading and coordinating the project team, facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Managing contracts and negotiating terms and conditions.
- Identifying potential risks and developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Maintaining regular communication with clients and managing client expectations.
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Implementing and enforcing health and safety protocols on the project site.
This role would suit an existing Senior Project Manager, however, we will also look at Project Managers who are looking to take a step up in their career.
Note, our client are looking to broaden their civil scope for their clients further so if you have extra skills and experience not listed here we would be very interested in talking with you.
A salary commensurate with experience will be offered and include base salary + superannuation + phone + laptop + car allowance or fully maintained company car.
This role will involve some travel into Sydney and Regional NSW, however, will predominantly be based in the Newcastle/Hunter Valley region.
For a confidential conversation contact Mick Ferris on 0447 494 743. To apply simply follow the prompts.