Project Director – Major Works
NSW Government Department – Queanbeyan location (hybrid WFH) – ASAP start – initial 12-month assignment - $982 per day + super
Key accountabilities
* Ensure probity relating to procurement, contracting arrangements and ensure procurement plans are in place, undertaken and reviewed
* Managing and reporting on the payment of consultants and contractors in accordance with legislation and contracts.
* Plan and oversee the forward works project procurement including engaging consultants and contractors responsible for delivering individual projects and ensuring the best quality services
* Provide timely and accurate project reporting including cash flows, program milestones, various ad- hoc and critical ministerial reporting.
* Evaluate the progress and performance of designated Major Works (>$20m) projects
* Accountable for the development of project briefs, project plans and risk management plans for individual projects, including liaising with the Asset Planners in the development of all requirements on Capital Works proposals.
* Ensure the correct statutory planning approval path is identified and undertaken
* Manage multiple internal stakeholders
* Oversee the implementation, monitoring and updating of systems to ensure Work Health and Safety compliance
Selection criteria
* Relevant tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or related fields.
* 10+ years' of relevant project planning and delivery experience, preferably gained in a large, complex and decentralised work environments.
* Proven experience in the successful planning and/ or delivery of construction projects to a value of more than $20 million.
* Proven experience of long duration delivery projects, typically up to 3 years, with clear objectives, potential for conflict and a number of influential key stakeholders.
* Strong leadership of small teams and has demonstrated experience to achieve outcomes by providing constructive feedback to others around their performance, strengths and development needs.
* Previously worked in a diverse team environment and worked effectively with other support functions reporting to more than one stakeholder.
* Ability to apply guidelines, standards and processes which are generally clear and established, but have potential for ambiguity in some areas.
* Ability to respond to unpredictable risks and manage a number of simultaneous/overlapping phases across multiple projects.
* Current driver's licence.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now with your up-to-date CV (in Word format)