The Northern Territory Government is establishing a new purpose-built special education facility in Palmerston to accommodate up to 200 students. This project is a key election commitment aligned with the NT Disability Strategy 2022-2032, aimed at providing inclusive education for middle and senior years students with disabilities. The school will be delivered via a Design, Development, and Construct (DD&C) contract.
Position Purpose
As the lead of a consultant team, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of all facets of the project's lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning, and final completion. You will act as the Superintendent's Representative for the primary DD&C contract, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Contract Administration: Undertake the role of Superintendent's Representative, managing the DD&C contract, reviewing progress payments, variations, and extensions of time.
* Governance & Leadership: Chair Project Control Group (PCG) meetings, fortnightly contractor progress meetings, and weekly delivery team meetings.
* Technical Supervision: Inspect building-related construction to ensure materials and workmanship comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), Australian Standards, and contract drawings.
* Quality Control: Coordinate input from discipline resources to inspect work at designated Witness and Hold points.
* Risk Management: Lead risk management workshops, maintain risk registers, and report mitigation strategies to the Superintendent.
* Project Closure: Manage all closure activities, including financial closure, relevant authority approvals, and the Defects Liability Period (DLP).
* Reporting: Deliver weekly status reports, monthly written progress reports, and a final Project Lesson Learnt report.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Certification: Must be registered with an Australian-based organization (or equivalent) as a certified practicing project manager.
* Experience: Demonstrated success in managing projects of similar scope, scale, and complexity, with a proven track record in the Darwin/Palmerston region preferred.
* Technical Knowledge: Extensive understanding of various Design and Construct (D&C) contract models.
* Leadership: Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with government agencies (DIPL) and external contractors.
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