Ferrycarrig are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Directors.
The successful candidate will manage large Infrastructure projects across the Sydney Region.
About us
Ferrycarrig is a leading constructor of utilities and civil infrastructure. We are a multi-disciplined contractor with the in-house resources and the capabilities to deliver all aspects of our projects.
We own and operate a large fleet of plant and equipment and employ a large, diverse workforce that has extensive experience delivering large and complex utilities and civil infrastructure projects.
Ferrycarrig has made a significant contribution to some of Sydney's largest and most significant infrastructure projects delivered in recent years, including Sydney Light Rail, Parramatta Light Rail, Sydney Metro, Western Sydney Airport, and the New Sydney Fish Markets.
Purpose of the Role
The Project Director provides both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, coordinating project teams, managing key client and stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement. The role champions Ferrycarrig's mission of applying excellent engineering to compound engineering challenges, ensuring all projects reflect the company's core values.
What you will be doing
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Leads and mentors Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, and site leadership teams across assigned projects.
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Acts as the senior project interface with clients, partners, and regulators, while escalating strategic issues to the GM as required.
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Resourcing and subcontractor selection in line with company procurement policies.
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Ensure delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
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Drive proactive planning, risk management, and problem resolution to minimise delays and cost overruns.
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Oversight of how high risk works are carried out to ensure effective planning is implemented in programming these works.
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Ensure compliance with all HSEQ requirements, embedding a strong culture of accountability.
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Project budgets, variations, and commercial decisions within approved limits.
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Accountable for achieving, protecting project margins and delivery margin.
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Oversee cost control, cashflow, and commercial performance on projects.
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Support the GM in forecasting and reporting consolidated project performance against budget.
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Any other additional duties required to carry out the role successfully
Is this job for me
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You must be degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
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You need to have at least 15 years of experience working in construction on either Water Infrastructure, Transport, Bulk Earthworks or Detailed Excavation & Retaining Structure Projects.
- Will need to have 5 years' experience working in NSW.
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You need to have experience working for a principal contractor.
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Design and Construct experience is preferred but not mandatory.
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Demonstrate experience in cost control and monthly reporting requirements including cost forecasting
In return from Ferrycarrig
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Excellent salary package on offer
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Fully expensed company vehicle
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Get involved with large and high-profile clients
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Work with a progressive, and fast-growing business that rewards initiative.
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Opportunities for progression and professional development with ongoing training and support.
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Join a friendly and supportive team environment with a sense of community.
Core Values
At Ferrycarrig, we take our core values to heart. Our values aren't just words we believe in - they're the standards that we live by as an organisation.
Our core values guide our business, make us strive to be better and they give us a cultural compass. They guide everything we do and how we do it.
Our Mission
To provide a place for people to flourish and to improve the quality of life for the communities that we support.
Our Vision
To empower our people to grow and excel, establishing ourselves as the industry leader in providing engineering excellence.
Go home safe to what is important
We hold the health and wellbeing of ourselves and others above all else.
Raise the bar of respect
We respect our own, our clients' and others time, effort and resources.
Invest in ourselves and others
We value the needs of others together with our own.
Play to win as one team
We share and gain from our combined strengths, skills and abilities.
Own the baby
We understand the importance of being accountable for what we do.
Have fun, enjoy the journey
We seek enjoyment in what we do to motivate us towards our goals.
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