Job Description
/n 10th November, 2026/n With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients. Built on robust relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

About The Role
/n We are recruiting a Project Director on a 2/1 FIFO roster to lead and manage a large scale self-perform FRP / complex construction project in either NT or SA. /n

Key Responsibilities
Include, but Are not limited To /n /n
- Build on and retain key interface relationships with Client, site teams and Whittens leadership. /n
- Deliver project by building a high performing safe and sustainable team to achieve project objectives /n
- Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures. /n
- Prepare and submit notifications to the Client as required. /n
- Organise, plan and manage direct site labour and ensure effective workforce planning. /n
- Assess costs, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations in consultation with the Commercial team. /n
- Ensure strict compliance with contract notices and management of subcontractors in strict compliance with agreements. /n




- Identify and support emerging leaders and facilitate upskilling and development plans. /n
- Track and produce accurate cost tracking date including holding weekly project reviews /n ABOUT YOU:/n /n /n
- Tertiary Qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Preferred /n
- At least 15 years+ Project Management experience in a similar FIFO role with a Civil Contractor /n
- Experience in large scale FRP Infrastructure Projects ($50-$100M)
- A must /n
- Demonstrated experience in managing a direct self-perform workforce /n
- Ability to communicate effectively /n
- Superior time and priority management skills /n
- Confidence in managing a range of different relationships throughout the business and on site with our client /n
- Demonstrate Commercial Acumen and be a Visible leader to create safe and collaborative work teams /n

WHAT WE OFFER
/n /n Whittens are committed to investing in our people and rewarding the skills and experience you bring. As well as this long-term permanent opportunity and the chance to be part of our growth and success story,

we offer
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- Competitive salary package plus 30% site uplift plus super paid weekly /n
- Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative project teams /n
- Work in a culture driven by our “Keeping our mates safe” mantra /n
- Paid Parental Leave /n
- Permanent long-term opportunity /n
- Novated Lease options /n
- Be part of an iconic project /n
- Employee Assistance programme /n
- Employee referral scheme benefits /n Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies./n /n /n

📌 Project Director (Brisbane)
🏢 Whittens
📍 Brisbane