Senior Project Engineer - ITS
Senior Project Engineer - ITS
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Senior Project Engineer - ITS
- Job ID
- 1004929
- Job Type
- Specific task
- Location
- Aus - Melbourne
- Categories
- Engineering - All Other Eligible for Employee Referral Payment
- Applications close
- AUS Eastern Standard Time
About North East Link
The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victorias biggest road project.
The Spark Consortiums Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild CPB Contractors GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.
The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbournes freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135000 vehicles will use North East Link every day reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Project Engineer ITS is responsible for overseeing all stages of the project life cycle from preliminary planning and procurement to construction commissioning and handover of MEI systems.
The purpose of the SPE role is to coordinate on-site engineering functions for allocated Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) packages to achieve time and budget objectives and provide efficient support for construction activities.
The ITS packages comprise of radio re-broadcast (RRB) mobile phone components and the supply of ITS equipment. Previous experience in managing contractors and overseeing installation activities related to RRB and mobile phone systems is desirable but not mandatory.
This role will be accountable for:
Procurement
- Manage the successful delivery of ITS works and other MEI engineering functions from the procurement tender process evaluation of tenders execution of contacts and delivery which may include design cost planning and commercial personnel within Spark.
- Draft various Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation such as Scopes of Works Pricing Schedules etc. Manage the tender process including but not limited to evaluating tenders and providing technical support.
- Chairing procurement subcontractor interviews with the Project Manager and producing evaluation reports.
- Producing and maintaining procurement schedules with the input of planners and wider MEI delivery team to ensure the execution of subcontractor contracts support required onsite dates/project milestones.
System Design and Engineering
- Review of design documents and outcomes to ensure SPARK are meeting Project specific requirements codes and regulations while remaining efficient and within the specified budgets.
- Completion of constructability and commissioning reviews of ITS design packs.
- Input into technical reviews for ITS works and other related design packages to ensure they have procured within budget and have delivered in accordance with programme requirements.
- Review of subcontractor shop drawings and procured items ensuring they meet design intent.
Delivery & Project Management
- Develop and submit construction/commissioning work packs in conjunction with subcontractors scope of works.
- Manage subcontractor budgets resources and timelines to meet client expectations and project objectives.
- Communicate with internal disciplines design team clients consultants subcontractors suppliers and authorities/regulators to ensure satisfactory completion of design procurement construction commissioning and handover.
- Assist with updating weekly/monthly dashboard reports on site progress and any site issues that may be present or envisaged with an impact rating.
- Manage and input for the development of reports for recording and monitoring works progress with subcontractors which includes the recording and evaluation of completed works cost incurred deliveries materials used and the retaining progress drawings.
- Troubleshoot onsite technical issues and propose innovative solutions to optimize system performance.
- Assist with evaluation of subcontractor monthly claims variations and report possible claims upstream.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Driving Subcontractor completion of digital quality records (ITR/ITP etc) in a timely fashion.
- Interpret and apply relevant codes standards and regulations to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections and tests to verify system functionality and performance.
- Prepare documentation reports and certifications to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections and tests to verify system functionality and performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with professional engineering registration or equivalent.
Minimum requirements for this role:
- Over 10 years of experience in managing industrial electrical and communication systems with a strong portfolio of successful large-scale infrastructure project deliveries.
- Expert knowledge of Australian Standards codes and best practices related to electrical systems particularly in tunnel and urban infrastructure contexts.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management excellence with a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills capable of navigating complex project environments and building consensus.
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset able to innovate and adapt to changing project needs and challenges.
- Experience with sustainability and environmental compliance in project execution with a commitment to innovative and green solutions.
What we Offer:
- Ongoing career support and development opportunities
- Generous parental leave
- Strong culture charter
- Quarterly social events
- Reward and recognition program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary
If this opportunity is of interest to you please click on theApply nowbutton to register your interest and please also subscribe to Job Alerts to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.
Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne Victoria we also will consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included valued and free to bring their different skills experiences and perspectives.
How to apply
- Applications close
- AUS Eastern Standard Time
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
