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Project Engineer/Coordinator - 6 Month Contract

Downer

The Role

Overview

Coordinate civil road projects, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • tendering
  • project coordination
  • budget management
  • risk management
  • zero harm

Tasks

-Foster strong customer relationships. -Contribute to impactful projects that drive efficiency and sustainability. -Promote and lead a Zero Harm culture across all project activities. -Support pricing, tendering, and business development. -Lead project coordination, resource prioritisation, and delivery of materials, plant, and equipment. -Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • microsoft suite
  • tender prep
  • contract negotiation
  • leadership
  • strategic thinking

What You Bring

We are seeking to appoint a talented and energetic person to join our Asphalt & Products team on a six-month parental leave contract for a Project Engineer/Coordinator role based out of Teralba, NSW. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities -Strategic thinking, attention to detail and a collaborative leadership style. -Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload. -Sound technical knowledge and ability to manage time, cost, quality and safety requirements. -Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. -Previous experience in project or business operations management with exposure to the civil or road sectors (highly advantageous). -Sound knowledge of computer processes and experience using the Microsoft Suite. -Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering preferred. -Experience in tender preparation, contract negotiation and team leadership. -An aptitude to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients & stakeholders.

Benefits

-Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

The Company

About Downer

-specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities. -supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations. -undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure. -has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development. -notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services. -has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Facilities

Asset Services

Oil and Gas

Power Generation

Industrial

Defence

Water

Gas

Communications

Renewables

Solar

Wind

Mining