Area Manager Civil Northen Surface Works
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Job Summary
Area Manager Civil - Northen Surface Works
- Job ID
- 1005088
- Job Type
- Specific task
- Location
- Aus - Melbourne
- Categories
- Engineering - All Other Eligible for Employee Referral Payment
- Applications close
- AUS Eastern Daylight 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
We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead the successful delivery of civil scope in our Northern Surface Works team. The role is accountable for driving best-for-project outcomes across all key areas ensuring excellence in safety quality technical delivery schedule and commercial performance.
This position plays a pivotal leadership role within the project team overseeing civil construction activities related but not limited to earthworks drainage roadworks and ITS infrastructure.
This role will be accountable for:
Lead a team of engineers promoting collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
Coordinate on-site construction with the Site Superintendent to maintain productivity and compliance
Act as the key liaison between project teams and subcontractors ensuring clear communication and efficient delivery
Manage workloads and provide technical and administrative guidance to site and engineering teams
Oversee civil works documentation handover and compliance with project plans and specifications
Plan monitor and drive construction programs to meet deadlines and quality targets
Track progress review schedules and implement corrective actions to maintain performance
Prepare and review cost forecasts progress summaries and reports for financial decision-making
Conduct Risk and Opportunity analyses to minimise risks and maximise project outcomes
Verify field data accuracy including productivity costs and subcontractor claims
Audit and maintain construction documentation (SWMS ITPs WEMPs WTMPs etc.)
Manage subcontractor performance and resolve disputes to ensure timely cost-effective delivery
Support program reviews and continuous improvement through data-driven feedback
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Minimum requirements for this role:
10 years post-graduate engineering experience with a track record delivering large-scale civil projects ($50M)
Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors on Tier 1 projects
Strong technical expertise across earthworks drainage roadworks and ITS infrastructure
Solid grasp of project controls contracts risk and commercial management
Confident using project management software and data to drive performance
Sharp problem-solver with strategic thinking and analytical skills
Excellent communicator and collaborator who builds strong stakeholder relationships
Committed to safety quality and continuous improvement delivering projects on time and on budget
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 Daylight Time
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Conflict Management
- Experience Administering Injections
- SAP EWM
- OSHA
- Fireworks
- Guest Services
- Knowledge Management
- EHS
About Company
CPB Contractors is CIMIC Group's construction company, delivering the region's iconic road, rail, tunnelling, defence, building & resources projects. Read more.
