Senior Project Engineer

About DCOH

DCOH is a long-established construction and development business founded in 1987, with work across residential, commercial, hospitality, and real estate projects. The company has delivered demanding projects over the years, including the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, which earned a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

Operating in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, DCOH focuses on practical buildability, dependable programme delivery, and disciplined execution on site. Its approach is centred on “Building Better” by combining experience, innovation, and structured delivery to create value for clients, partners, and communities.

Role Overview

This Darwin-based position is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of fit-out and finishes packages on complex construction projects. The role is aimed at ensuring technical accuracy, programme certainty, and commercial control across the project lifecycle.

What You Need to Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing fit-out and finishes work on commercial or residential projects valued at $10M or more.
• Strong technical ability, including reading drawings, interpreting specifications, and solving design-related issues.
• Hands-on experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and site delivery activities.
• A solid grasp of construction methods, sequencing, and buildability considerations.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and compliance requirements in construction settings.
• Commercial understanding of variations, cost implications, and scope control.
• Strong organisation, documentation, and reporting skills with a close eye for detail.
• Confident communication skills for working with consultants, site teams, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fit-out and finishes packages from procurement through to final delivery.
• Track programme performance and take corrective action when delays arise.
• Review drawings, specifications, and material schedules, and work with consultants to resolve coordination issues.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure alignment with programme, quality, and safety expectations.
• Support procurement activities by defining scope, engaging subcontractors, and sequencing package delivery.
• Identify and manage variations while keeping stakeholders informed of commercial impacts.
• Check installation quality against design intent, specifications, and company standards.
• Drive defect identification and close-out across finishes works.
• Ensure delivery complies with building codes, project specifications, and safety systems.
• Carry out site inspections and audits to maintain strong safety and quality performance.
• Keep project records, reporting, and package tracking accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and consultants to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Develop strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Support a high-performing site culture and represent DCOH professionally and with commercial focus.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter that introduces them and addresses the criteria outlined for the role.