At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Melbourne projects from start to finish, managing teams and client relationships.
- Company: DirectBor, a family-owned civil contractor with a focus on underground electrical infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, phone, laptop, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a steady pipeline of projects and long-term clients.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make a real impact in the civil construction industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in project management, preferably in civil construction or electrical distribution.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
You'll own a portfolio of Melbourne projects from award through to handover, leading supervisors and field crews and acting as the client's main point of contact.
Key responsibilities
- Planning, programming and resourcing works in tight urban environments, including crews, plant and subcontractors.
- Securing and managing council, Department of Transport and Planning and utility permits, along with traffic management and night or out of hours works.
- Managing budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and monthly progress claims.
- Contract administration, including variations, delays, notices and claim substantiation.
- Driving safety leadership on site, including SWMS, permits, excavation controls, congested existing services and work near live electrical assets.
- Managing stakeholder and community interfaces with residents, businesses and councils.
- Reviewing quality documentation, ITPs and as constructed records.
- Managing subcontractor procurement, performance and payments.
About you
- Based in Melbourne's western suburbs, or within easy reach of them.
- 5+ years' project management experience in civil construction, ideally underground utilities or electrical distribution.
- Proven delivery experience in inner metropolitan Melbourne, with a sound understanding of council and road authority permit processes.
- Solid grounding in contract administration and commercial management.
- Strong safety leadership and working knowledge of the OHS Act 2004 (Vic).
- Clear communication skills with clients, crews, councils and the public.
- Confident with programming tools (MS Project or similar) and Microsoft 365.
- Current Victorian driver licence and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
About us
DirectBor is a family owned civil contractor delivering underground electrical infrastructure across Victoria. Our work covers horizontal directional drilling, non destructive digging, trenching, pit and pipe networks, substation civil works and LV/HV cable hauling up to 500kV. We work predominantly for electrical infrastructure providers throughout Victoria. We run a fleet of 150+ plant items, hold ISO accreditation, and won the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Award.
Competitive salary package with fully maintained company vehicle, phone and laptop. A senior role in a growing business, with real input into how our operation is built. Steady and growing pipeline of work with long term network clients.
Project Manager, Civil & Underground Electrical in Geelong employer: Directbor
DirectBor is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture in the vibrant Melbourne area. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have ample opportunities for growth while working on impactful civil and underground electrical projects. The company prioritises safety and effective communication, ensuring a rewarding experience for all team members.
