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Who are we looking for?
We're looking for an Project Contract Manager - Bridges Engineering to work with our client Main Roads WA in Northam.
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, working 42.5 hours per week, supporting the development, procurement and delivery of bridge infrastructure projects across Western Australia.
We're seeking qualified civil engineers who enjoy taking ownership of projects from concept through to construction. You'll be responsible for managing project development activities, coordinating design inputs, engaging with stakeholders and overseeing procurement and delivery activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project objectives.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this role offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Managing the development and delivery of bridge infrastructure projects from planning through to construction
- Preparing project scopes and design briefs while coordinating consultants and design activities
- Leading stakeholder engagement, consultation and project coordination activities
- Managing environmental, heritage, land and utility service investigations and approvals
- Coordinating procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation and contractor engagement
- Managing contracts during delivery to ensure compliance with project requirements, budgets and schedules
- Monitoring project performance and proactively managing risks, issues and opportunities
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, clients and key stakeholders
- Supporting financial management activities including forecasting, budget monitoring and reporting
- Contributing to the successful delivery of bridge replacement and infrastructure improvement projects
What you will bring to the team:
- Degree-qualified Civil Engineer
- 3-8 years' experience in civil engineering, infrastructure delivery, project management or contract management environments
- Demonstrated experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects through development and delivery phases
- Sound understanding of project and contract management principles and practices
- Experience managing consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
- Exposure to bridge, road, transport or civil infrastructure projects
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple project activities, priorities and technical inputs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules and financial performance
Highly regarded
- Experience delivering bridge replacement or bridge rehabilitation projects
- Experience with Main Roads WA or similar government infrastructure programs
- Experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration
- CPEng status or progression towards chartership
Interested? Apply now.
GHD has been appointed by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver a state-wide Operational Asset Management Support Service (AMSS) contract. Under this contract, GHD provides centralised and regional support to assist Main Roads manage and maintain the State Road network.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
Skills Required
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- 3-8 years of experience in civil engineering, infrastructure delivery, project management, or contract management
- Experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects through development and delivery phases
- Understanding of project and contract management principles and practices
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Exposure to bridge, road, transport, or civil infrastructure projects
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple project activities, priorities, and technical inputs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and financial performance
- Experience delivering bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects
- Experience with Main Roads WA or similar government infrastructure programs
- Experience in procurement, tendering, and contract administration
- CPEng status or progression toward chartership
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
