To be responsible for updating the Strategic Asset Plan and ensuring Maintenance activities are delivered in accordance with the plan. And oversee all capital works projects and manage contractor and consultant contract negotiations and performances.
We are currently working on behalf of our client in recruiting an Engineering Manager to work in a permanent contract fixed term or an hourly/daily rate basis. This progressive position with a key strategic port iwhich is experiencing long-term growth and potential.
The Engineering leader will manage and take on various activities throughout a range of capital works across marine/civil/structural engineering projects while following a high-value asset management plan.
**The Role & Responsibilities**:
The position of Engineering Manager will require coordination and stakeholder engagement ability across a complex project environment while working to a framework and strategic asset management plan dedicated to pro-longing the life of a mid to end of lifecycle asset.
This contract role is seeking a reliable, experienced and autonomous leader who can provide clear evidence of success in a technical Project Management role, with a background in coordination and across a Port & Marine engineering environment.
Reporting directly to the CEO, key criteria and activities will include;
- Relevant degree qualification in Civil, Marine or Structural Engineering
- A proven background and ability in managing infrastructure engineering and construction projects from tender phase through to delivery and engagement of specialist stakeholders
- High level of initiative and ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrated asset management experience, or exposure to maintaining major assets in a civil/construction environment, ideally Ports or Marine projects
- A strong understanding of local Victoria legislation and policy is highly desirable
- Project background in managing specialist stakeholders such as design consultancies, environmental engineers and civil contractors
- Problem-solving initiative and a sound ability to make judgments in a civil engineering project
- Organised and proactive personality, enabling decisive action and strategic input to a fast-paced project portfolio
- Assess tender documentation and write specifications with supervision of engineering contracts
- Prepare and design detailed drawings if necessary and review designs from consultants across multi-disciplined engineering projects
- Undertake reviews of the Authority's infrastructure assets on a 5-yearly basis, providing up-to-date reports to management and other stakeholders
This is a fantastic opportunity with flexible work benefits in a client-side management role offering a challenging and progressive role.