Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Hornsby Shire Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards.
About the Role
The Senior Project Manager will have management responsibility for the overall effective and timely delivery and implementation of Council's larger, multi-year and complex major projects delivered through the Infrastructure & Major Projects Division. Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing project plans and schedules to ensure timely delivery and meeting stakeholder expectations.
* Leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
* Managing project risks, issues, and opportunities to minimize impact on project timelines and budgets.
* Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and developing strategies to meet them.
* Maintaining accurate records and reporting project progress to senior management and other stakeholders as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil), eligible for Corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or other relevant qualifications and experience.
* Project management qualification.
* Current Class C Driver's Licence.
* Current General Construction Induction Training Card.
You will also require significant experience in:
* Managing and delivering major complex civil infrastructure projects.
* Contract management associated with multi-scale civil infrastructure projects including cost estimations, preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, contract administration, and management.
* Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate satisfactory outcomes within the context of project management.
* Significant knowledge of procurement guidelines and experience in the preparation of tender documentation and assessment of contractor capability and contract administration.
* Proven technical, financial, project management, and leadership skills relevant to the responsibilities of the position, and a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Benefits
We offer more than just a job. We understand the importance of work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits, including:
* Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full-time permanent and temporary fixed-term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part-time, and job-share work opportunities.
* Generous leave provisions, including long-service leave after 5 years (transferable between councils).
* Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, fitness passport, and annual flu vaccinations.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Professional Development Opportunities.
* Employee recognition scheme.
* Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities.
* Social Club.
About Us
Hornsby Shire Council is a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive, flexible, and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.