Project Manager Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team. As a key member of our project delivery team, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of assigned renewal infrastructure projects and project teams from concept planning through to construction phase.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing project teams including external design and engineering consultancies as required;
* Providing high-level specialist technical and project management recommendations to various sections of infrastructure projects within defined programs;
* Ensuring provisions of all relevant legislation, regulations, agreements, standards, policies, and processes are applied and adhered to in projects;
* Investigating, analyzing, and problem-solving network issues to arrive at fit-for-purpose solutions;
* Mentoring junior project officers and project managers within the project delivery team.
Our ideal candidate will have proven experience project managing complex civil infrastructure works, either within local government or a related industry.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:
* Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with experience in drafting correspondence and briefing senior management on project matters;
* Proven experience in consulting, engaging, and negotiating with key stakeholders, with the ability to influence timeframes, project outcomes, and objectives;
* Sound judgment and the ability to make decisive actions;
* Structured work processes and the ability to work independently with limited directions;
* Practical leadership skills and the ability to manage expectations of teams, contractors, and key stakeholders;
* Demonstrated ability in interpreting complex data, drawing logical conclusions, and implications;
* Proven experience of managing multiple projects per financial year;
* Intermediate knowledge of MRTS30 and on-site practices for asphalt laying;
* Experience providing tactical and technical advice to management and elected representatives, sometimes at short notice;
* Demonstrated experience in establishing strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders at various levels;
* Knowledge of industry standards and best practice;
* Strong work ethics and a commitment to the completion of projects;
* Diploma of Project Management or equivalent knowledge (desired);
* Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent knowledge.
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible work arrangements, personal and professional development courses, access to fitness facilities, employee assistance program, leave provisions, corporate health plan, and study allowance provisions.
Others
We pride ourselves on being a high-performing, customer-focused organization that delivers value-for-money services to the community. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
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