Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer
PROJECT MANAGER / SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
The lead role: full accountability and ownership of civil construction and ground engineering projects, from tender handover through to completion.
NSW & QLD | Full-time | Salary negotiable based on experience + fully maintained company vehicle
Travel across NSW and QLD (and interstate when the job calls for it) is required
If you're an experienced Project Manager, or a Senior Project Engineer ready to step up into a lead role, PCA Ground Engineering is hiring, right now, across our NSW and QLD teams.
Our core work is civil, piling, ground anchors, earth retention, deep foundations and grouting, on projects across commercial, industrial and major infrastructure sectors including civil construction.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Civil Construction Manager, you'll take full ownership of civil construction and ground engineering projects from tender handover through to completion. Working closely with our estimating, engineering and site teams, you'll manage programme, commercial performance, plant, subcontractors and QA compliance using CivilPro, to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
This is our lead role, taking full accountability and ownership of a project, also open to Project Engineers looking to move into a Senior Project Engineer position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading project delivery from tender handover through to practical completion
Producing and maintaining detailed, to completion look-ahead programmes, resourced with plant, personnel and materials
Managing procurement, purchase orders and subcontracts in line with PCA procedure
Certifying monthly progress claims and tracking commercial performance against budget
Coordinating plant and asset allocation across live sites, liaising with the Maintenance Manager on servicing and permits
Reviewing tender estimates and reflecting on deviations between construction and estimate during project close-out
Maintaining ITPs, WMSs, hold points and NCR registers to contract and quality requirements, with QA compliance managed through CivilPro




Identifying project risks early and implementing proactive risk management plans
Employment is subject to a pre-employment medical and national crime check.
SOME OF THE MUST-HAVES
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer ready to take on full project accountability, with
a robust background delivering civil or ground engineering works and the commercial discipline to run a project profitably from handover to close-out
.
10+ years' experience
in project management within civil construction, ground engineering or a related field (or equivalent Project Engineer experience for those stepping up)
Strong experience
managing programme, budget and subcontractors on works including civil, piling, anchoring, retention, ground improvement, earthworks or structures
Confident interpreting technical documentation
including drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications and contract documentation
Experience with CivilPro is a big plus
; familiarity with Business Central and Assignar also highly regarded (training provided)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, subcontractors and clients
Australian working rights and
willingness to travel and work away from home across NSW and QLD
BONUS POINTS FOR
Hands-on ground engineering experience: slope stabilisation, earth retention or deep foundations
Experience working within an ISO-certified or other third-party accredited management system
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Your wellbeing comes first:
every PCA employee gets
confidential access to our EAP provider 24/7
Save more of what you earn:
novated leasing is soon becoming available to all eligible staff
We're proudly Aussie owned and operated, with offices on the Gold Coast and in Sydney
We're growing fast,



nearly doubling in size in just a couple of years. Come be part of a leader in ground engineering and geotech
No two days look the same. Our projects take you to some of the most stunning corners of Australia, rural, regional, and local
We invest in your future: career progression opportunities and company sponsored training are part of the deal
GET TO KNOW US
PCA Ground Engineering is a specialist ground engineering and civil construction contractor operating across Australia. With decades of combined experience, we've built a reputation for successfully delivering technically challenging projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and major infrastructure sectors.
You can learn more about us online at pcagroundengineering.com.au, or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
PCA Ground Engineering stands as a dynamic leader in ground engineering and civil construction across Queensland and New South Wales.
Specialising in a diverse range of services including Piling, Grouting, and Earth Retention, we excel in delivering innovative solutions tailored to projects of varying scales and complexities.
Our team, fueled by a passion for overcoming tough challenges, takes pride in our ability to tackle projects spanning from major infrastructure developments, to intricate residential and commercial construction projects.
PCA Ground Engineering stands as a dynamic leader in ground engineering and civil construction across Queensland and New South Wales.
Specialising in a diverse range of services including Piling, Grouting, and Earth Retention, we excel in delivering innovative solutions tailored to projects of varying scales and complexities.
Our team, fueled by a passion for overcoming tough challenges, takes pride in our ability to tackle projects spanning from major infrastructure developments, to intricate residential and commercial construction projects.
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