Deputy Project Manager

Scope of Projects

• Upcoming Defence and Infrastructure remediation projects
• Project Locations across Newcastle/Hunter Valley
• Bridge the gap between design and construction

Help deliver the day‑to‑day operations and be involved across a variety of specialised infrastructure upgrades.

Along with planning and coordination of works, equipment and personnel, duties include:

• Compile and create QA/QC documentation
• Coordinate direct labour workforce, suppliers and sub‑contractors
• Quantity take‑offs
• Project procurement
• Provision of advice on any technical and engineering issues
• Ensure compliance with HSECQ requirements
• Maintain the project sites, premises, plant & equipment
• Facilitate regular project management meetings

• Tertiary Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline – Civils
• White card
• Driver’s license
• Australian citizenship (required for Defence projects)

• Civil infrastructure upgrade experience
• Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience in relevant industry
• Understanding of engineering principles
• Communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients in a professional manner
• Sound reporting and writing skills with the ability to produce comprehensive reports
• Extensive project delivery skills, including budgeting, coordinating work priorities, cost control, stakeholder management, subcontractor management, documentation and statutory approvals
• Commercial understanding of contract and project cost control

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers
• This role is subject to a pre‑employment medical and background checks

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole‑of‑life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia‑wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every state and territory in Australia. It’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.