Project Engineer (w/ AU Construction Exp.)

Position Title: Project Engineer (MUST HAVE AUSTRALIAN CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM WA, AU and PH Time

Holiday to follow: WA, AU Holidays

Workdays: Mon - Fri

Work Set-up: Remote/Work From Home

Work Details: Full-time

Role Overview

Our WA based client is seeking an organised and technically capable Project Engineer to provide engineering, technical, planning, and documentation support for mining and construction projects. The role focuses on preparing construction work packages, developing QA/QC documentation, reviewing engineering drawings, coordinating procurement requirements, assisting with estimates, and maintaining accurate project records.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors, and clients, you will help ensure construction activities are well planned, technically coordinated, and delivered in accordance with project specifications, Australian Standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Work Package Development

• Prepare construction work packages for civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and equipment installation activities.
• Review Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Develop construction methodologies, installation sequences, and work instructions.
• Compile drawings, scopes, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), Material Take-Offs (MTOs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection and Test Records (ITRs), SWMS/JHAs, permits, inspection requirements, resources, and schedules into construction-ready packages.
• Coordinate work package reviews and approvals with site teams.
• Maintain work package registers and track reviews, approvals, and close-out.

2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Prepare and maintain project-specific QA/QC documentation in line with client requirements, project specifications, applicable Australian Standards, and quality management procedures.
• Develop ITPs, ITRs, inspection checklists, Material Inspection Reports (MIRs), Field Inspection Requests (FIRs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), material traceability records, and quality registers.
• Define inspection and testing requirements, hold and witness points, acceptance criteria, and inspection responsibilities.
• Coordinate inspection records, test reports, material certificates, and quality documentation.
• Track outstanding quality items and support their timely close-out.
• Assist with Manufacturer Data Reports (MDRs), construction completion records, and project handover dossiers.

3. Engineering and Technical Support

• Review engineering drawings, vendor documentation, and technical specifications for completeness and constructability.
• Identify drawing discrepancies, design conflicts, and missing information.
• Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs).
• Coordinate technical clarifications across civil, structural, mechanical, and piping disciplines.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and as-built/redline documentation.
• Support communication between engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams.

4. Estimating, Quantity Take-Off and Procurement Support

• Prepare and verify MTOs, BOQs, and drawing-based quantity calculations.
• Assist with project estimates, tender submissions, variations, and quantity reconciliation.
• Prepare material requisitions and review supplier and subcontractor quotations against technical specifications.
• Identify differences between quoted items and project requirements.
• Monitor long-lead materials, procurement constraints, and potential supply issues.

5. Project Planning and Coordination

• Support construction scheduling and resource planning using Microsoft Project or equivalent software.
• Coordinate construction priorities and readiness requirements with site personnel.
• Maintain action registers, deliverable trackers, and weekly progress reports.
• Monitor documentation and procurement requirements that may affect project progress.
• Identify delays, missing information, and potential issues, escalating them to the appropriate project personnel.

6. Document Control and Project Administration

• Maintain accurate and organised project records for drawings, work packages, RFIs, TQs, ITPs, ITRs, NCRs, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate document transmittals, reviews, approvals, numbering, and revisions with document control personnel.
• Track outstanding documentation and ensure current revisions are available to relevant teams.
• Compile and maintain construction completion records and handover documentation.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, traceable, and readily accessible.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant Project Engineering experience, preferably in mining, resources, or construction.
• Demonstrated experience preparing construction work packages, methodologies, ITPs, ITRs, and QA/QC documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and scopes of work.
• Experience preparing and checking BOQs, MTOs, and drawing-based quantities.
• Familiarity with applicable Australian Standards and construction quality requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Strong technical writing, communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple documentation and project support requirements.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with mining processing plants, fixed plant construction, and Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) installation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Bluebeam for drawing reviews, coordination, and quantity take-offs.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and electronic document management systems.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, including AS 4100, AS 1554, and AS/NZS 5131, where applicable.