We are looking for an expert Project Director to join our exceptional team at Seymour Whyte Ltd in Queensland.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Director is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in planning, presentation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Project Director at Seymour Whyte Ltd today!

Project Director

Job no: 493663
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Queensland
Categories: Project / Construction Management, Engineering, General Construction

With more than 800 employees Australia wide, Seymour Whyte has earned a solid reputation for delivering complex, innovative projects that often include difficult staging, engineering and environmental challenges, logistical constraints and stakeholder impacts. Major infrastructure projects awarded to Seymour Whyte have increased significantly, as has the size, reach and complexity of these projects.

With the expertise and capabilities of a Tier 1 business, we have retained the soul of a Tier 2 business. We are a close-knit team that welcomes fresh perspectives, values personal goals and priorities, and looks out for our teams’ best interests like a member of our family, rather than as just another number. Our managers and leadership are part of that family too; and are always on hand for support or even a friendly chat.

About the role:

- Manage projects of >$100M in value including developing and reviewing the construction plan and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates.
- Authorise construction planning, programming and on-site completion schedules and liaise with the Regional Construction Manager/ Operations Manager over completion dates for different phases of construction.
- Monitor obligations imposed by performance specifications.
- Identify and cost abnormal risks in tender documents.
- Formulate/ prepare major contractual claims.




- Liaise with consultants with regards to project design plans and variations.
- Preparation and reporting of project budgets, including corrective actions and deviations, and reports to the Construction Manager/EMT and to client committees (e.g., Alliance Boards) where applicable.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or its equivalent.
- 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Principal Contractor environment.
- Experience in managing hard dollar projects >$100M in project value.
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Suite).
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate performance objectives for staff.
- Demonstrated ability to drive the program to meet project objectives.
- Experience in leading and engaging teams safely during project completion.
- Ability to formulate/prepare contractual claims and variations.
- Detailed knowledge of head and subcontract agreement pertaining to specific projects.
- Ability to develop and implement a budget and forecasts.
- Ability to mentor teams including implementation of succession planning as required.
- Experience in self-performed construction operations.

What’s in for you?

- Flexibility with Health & Wellbeing programs
- Competitive market benchmarked remuneration
- Unique project bonus scheme generously rewards project staff for strong performance
- Generous employee share program with VINCI — one of the largest, world-class construction companies globally




- Purchased leave program to encourage your work/life balance
- Paid Parental Leave and parental support
- Culture leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Attractive project allowances and conditions for regional projects
- Salary continuance insurance for eligible employees
- Strong company culture where all employees are treated equally
- Career development, mentoring, training, and leadership development programs
- Part of VINCI Constructions offering opportunity and security.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps

- Submit your CV online to apply for this role
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 493663

This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

Advertised: 20 Apr 2023 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:

Benefits of working as a Project Director in Queensland:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

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