As a Senior Architectural Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality projects that transform our city's built environment.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced project manager to lead the design and development of key site masterplan, building and facility projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex capital works/building projects, improving the quality of life for our residents.
Duties will include:
* Inspiring others to value design excellence, place making and liveability;
* Conducting needs analysis, preparing internal project briefs defining quality, scope, budget and program for each project;
* Project managing the master planning of key public sites, concept design and detailed design of architectural and urban design projects identified by Council;
* Overseeing design quality during the construction phase;
* Establishing effective liaison with stakeholders for the delivery of capital works projects;
* Developing, implementing and monitoring project plans, cost plans, work breakdown structures and Gantt charts for each project;
* Serving as a member of assessment teams in relation to selection of consultants and tenders;
* Providing architectural and design advice to stakeholders;
* Attending after-hours events, meetings as required.
You will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering or other relevant discipline;
* A current Class C driver's license;
* At least 5 years post-graduate experience in Project Management, Design Management or similar, including in a senior position;
* High-level verbal and written communication skills;
* Extensive experience in project managing the design of complex capital works/building projects to improve the built environment;
* Adept at managing project budgets, project plans, cost plans, work breakdown structures and Gantt charts for each project;
* Demonstrated capital works project management experience ranging from engaging consultants, writing project briefs, project conception through to site investigation, brief preparation, design development, supervision of consultants;
* An understanding of construction issues, terminology, materials and methods;
* Effective negotiation skills;
* Experience in working within multi-discipline teams including Architects, Landscape Architects and Designers, Engineers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors;
* Display interpersonal skills in negotiation, advocacy, consultation skills, and strong customer service focus;
* Eligibility for Registration with AIA, AILA, PIA or equal professional peak organisation.
This is an attractive remuneration package, a better work-life balance, permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions, opportunities for professional growth and access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.