Senior Project Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

WHO YOU ARE 

This Darwin-based role will drive the planning, coordination, and delivery of fit out and finishes packages, ensuring technical, programme, and commercial outcomes are achieved on complex construction projects. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience delivering fit out and finishes scopes on commercial or residential projects ($10M+)
• Strong technical capability with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and resolve design challenges
• Proven experience managing subcontractors, programme coordination, and site delivery
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, buildability, and sequencing
• Solid knowledge of safety, quality, and compliance requirements within construction environments
• High level of commercial awareness, including variations, cost impacts, and scope management
• Strong organisational and reporting capability with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with consultants, site teams, and stakeholders

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Plan, coordinate, and manage fit out and finishes packages from procurement through to delivery
• Drive programme outcomes, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions to mitigate delays
• Review drawings, specifications, and material schedules, resolving design and coordination issues with consultants
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring alignment to programme, quality, and safety requirements
• Oversee procurement inputs including scope definition, subcontractor engagement, and package delivery sequencing
• Identify, assess, and manage variations, ensuring timely communication and commercial alignment
• Monitor installation quality and compliance with design intent, specifications, and DCOH standards
• Lead defect identification and close-out processes across all finishes works
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with building codes, project specifications, and safety systems
• Conduct site inspections and audits to maintain strong safety and quality performance
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and package tracking
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and consultants to resolve issues and drive delivery outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Contribute to a high-performing site culture and represent DCOH in a professional and commercially focused manner

WHAT’S NEXT

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.