About the role
We're seeking an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager to take Council infrastructure projects from initial concept through to construction readiness, and support delivery through to completion.
The focus is pre-construction: scoping, investigations, feasibility, design management, cost estimating and procurement.
You'll also provide senior technical engineering advice to Council officers and management, and represent Council at regional forums such as FNQROC and the RRTG.
Projects span a wide range of asset types, including community facilities, drainage, transport, water supply and wastewater.
Key responsibilities
Pre-construction and planning
Develop project scopes, briefs, plans, programs and budgets
Identify requirements, constraints and risks (land, environmental, cultural heritage, utilities, access)
Scope and coordinate investigations: survey, geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental and structural
Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates
Develop delivery strategies and procurement methodologies
Identify grant funding opportunities and prepare grant submissions
Coordinate approvals and permits
Design management
Manage consultants through investigation, concept, detailed design and documentation
Review designs for constructability, functionality and value for money
Identify design gaps, risks and value engineering opportunities
Procurement
Prepare tender documentation and procurement packages
Lead tender evaluations and make contract award recommendations
Construction support (as required)
Project manage construction and administer contracts
Manage variations, programs, site inspections and project completion
Resolve technical,



contractual and construction issues
Technical advice and governance
Provide engineering advice on roads, pavements, drainage, stormwater, bridges, culverts, asset renewal and design compliance
Review engineering reports, drawings, specifications and contractor proposals
Contribute technical input to Council reports and respond to public technical queries
Manage project reporting, risk and governance
About you
Essential
Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
Significant experience in civil infrastructure project management
Proven track record taking projects through investigation, design, procurement and construction
Demonstrated pre-construction project development experience
Experience managing engineering consultants
Experience preparing tender documentation and running tender evaluations
Construction management experience
Strong understanding of cost, program, risk and contract management
Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently
Desirable
Current RPEQ registration
Local government experience
Other requirements
Able to work on-site in Mossman, with regular site inspections and meetings
Own mobile phone and any personal devices (desk and PC provided)
Completion of Council WH&S; and site inductions; PPE required on site
How to apply
This is an immediate-start chance to join a regional infrastructure team on a 12-month contract with scope to extend.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover note outlining your pre-construction and civil project management experience.
For a confidential discussion, contact Proactive Projects at ******.

📌 Civil Engineer Rpeq (Port Douglas)
🏢 Proactive Projects
📍 Port Douglas