JOANNA COSTA
Gold Coast
Summary
Civil Engineer with experience managing site operations across commercial, residential, and large-scale road infrastructure projects. Recent focus includes pavement construction, guardrail installation, drainage works, asphalt and spray seal programs, line marking, utilities, signage, and landscaping. Skilled in overseeing end-to-end operations, upholding WHS standards, controlling quality and costs, and consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Engineer
Acciona Construction Australia
02.2022 - 11.2025
- Supported the Project Engineer in developing and implementing construction planning documents, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Contributed to the preparation of short-, medium-, and long-term programs of work, monitoring progress and recommending adjustments.
- Maintained project schedules by coordinating activities and overseeing a 4-week lookahead program.
- Maintained and updated Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) in line with the project schedule, ensuring compliance with specifications and timely inspections.
- Processed and verified daily dockets, financial information, and cost coding, delivering accurate reports to the cost administrator within deadlines.
- Oversaw completion of outstanding defects in accordance with the project program, ensuring quality standards were achieved.
- Monitored and tracked subcontractor resources daily, maintaining precise records to support program efficiency.
- Coordinated procurement of materials to align with construction sequencing and program milestones.
- Conducted estimating exercises and prepared take-offs to support project delivery.
- Acciona is a global group that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions especially in renewable energy. Its business spans the entire value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance.
Site Engineer QA/QC
Robar Civil
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Lead QA/QC inspections and documentation for the Osborne project, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety, and technical standards.
- Managed non-conformance reports, remedial actions, and maintained QA registers (concrete strength, slump tests, precast panels).
- Oversaw quality inspections of materials and precast elements pre- and post-pour, liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
- Maintained daily site records, cost registers, and supported project managers with variations, quotations, and client communications.
- Ensured strict adherence to WHS and project quality requirements while coordinating effectively across stakeholders.
- ROBAR Civil is a leading Civil Contractor, servicing the nation’s largest construction and engineering organisations and delivering projects safely, on program and within budget. The company works on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, specialising in: Structural concrete FRP (Form, Reo & Pour), Stormwater drainage installation, Water, sewer and utility installation, Earthworks and excavation.
Civil Engineer Intern
CME Civil Pty Ltd
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Interpret project plans and measurements to produce quality documentation.
- Develop strategies to minimise high-risk tasks alongside the project manager.
- Adapt ITP accordingly to each client’s needs, contract requirements through technical standards and all relevant documentation.
- Technical specifications to increase the company’s reliability alongside relevant stakeholders.
- Assist the project manager in detailing specific tasks methods and safety measures to employees.
- CME is a multi-service construction capable of delivering projects across disciplines and sectors such as water management (reclaimed water a sewer pipeline), bulk earthworks, mining services, drainage, pre-cast installations, and structural concrete.
Site Civil Engineer
Construtora Torreão Villarim Ltda
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Supervised construction methodologies and maintained detailed project records.
- Managed works from foundation to completion, ensuring compliance with WHS, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Oversaw schedules and budgets, providing clients with progress updates and reporting variations.
- Collaborated with government officials to develop customised solutions and participated in project meetings to resolve delays and maintain deadlines.
- This construction company operates in the public construction sector carrying out renovations, constructions, and extensions of schools as well as real estate development.
Civil Engineer
Real Hospital Português de Beneficência de Pernambuco
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Built strong client and stakeholder relationships while overseeing construction and renovation projects in hospitals and clinics, including maternity, rehabilitation, and oncology facilities.
- Ensured compliance with technical specifications, safety, sanitation, and quality standards by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Supervised renovation programs, assessed site risks, and negotiated with suppliers to estimate requirements, equipment, and material costs, preparing accurate project budgets.
- Real Hospital Portugues has a civil engineering department specialised in carrying out works and renovations in hospitals, laboratories and clinics. In addition, the company has extensive portfolios with works aimed at this segment, from the simplest renovations to the integral construction of large projects.
Site Civil Engineer JR
Moura Dubeux Engenharia S/A
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Supervised project and construction quality to ensure compliance with resource and program requirements.
- Monitored progress of commercial and residential sites, maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
- Supported housing and apartment renovations in line with client expectations.
- Moura Dubeux is the largest construction company in the Northeast of Brazil, and the leader in commercial real estate development. The construction company specialises in large-scale projects, including residential and industrial subdivisions, factories, storage facilities, and logistics centres, all of which are integrated into extensive industrial complexes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Global Project Management
Torrens University
Australia12-2019
Post-graduation diploma - Project & Construction management: Budget & Expertise
ESUDA
Brazil12-2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
Catholic University of Pernambuco
Brazil06-2012
Diploma - Construction Technology
CEFET-PE
Brazil01.2000
Skills
- End-to-end construction project delivery
- Site-based WHS, compliance, and safety management
- Quality control with strong attention to detail
- Stakeholder and team coordination
- Short-term planning and lookahead coordination
Certification
- Building Codes and Standards - Residential- Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Identify and Produce Estimated Costs for Building and Construction Projects - Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Site safety & WHS management - Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Plan Building and Construction Work– Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Building Codes and Standards (Commercial) – Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Building Inspection & Report Writing – Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Understanding License and Approvals in Australia – Master Builders SA, Australia 2021
- Certificate of Accidents Prevention & Construction Site – Sinduscon, Brazil 2007
Timeline
Site Engineer
Acciona Construction Australia
02.2022 - 11.2025
Site Engineer QA/QC
Robar Civil
09.2021 - 01.2022
Civil Engineer Intern
CME Civil Pty Ltd
07.2020 - 10.2020
Site Civil Engineer
Construtora Torreão Villarim Ltda
10.2015 - 12.2016
Civil Engineer
Real Hospital Português de Beneficência de Pernambuco
08.2013 - 08.2015
Site Civil Engineer JR
Moura Dubeux Engenharia S/A
02.2011 - 06.2013
Diploma - Construction Technology
CEFET-PE
Master’s Degree - Global Project Management
Torrens University
Post-graduation diploma - Project & Construction management: Budget & Expertise
ESUDA
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
Catholic University of Pernambuco