Project Manager - Major Projects

Burdekin Shire Council is currently seeking applications for an experienced Project Manager tasked with the delivery of Council’s major capital projects.  

The role includes the development of project briefs, compilation of appropriate contract documentation, production of detailed plans, specifications and estimates for civil works up to $10,000,000.  Management and coordination of external contractors appointed to execute awarded packages for design and construction of major capital works is also a feature of the role.

The Position

The key responsibilities include:

• Work under general direction of the Director of Infrastructure, Planning and Environmental Services, Manager of Operations and Manager Water and Wastewater to project manage major capital works projects.
• Maintain a detailed program schedule for major capital works.
• Provide detailed monthly financial and progress reports to the Major Projects - Project Control Group.
• Quarterly progress and financial reporting to government funding agencies.
• Coordinate and project manage consultancies tasked with the development of the concept, preliminary and detailed designs for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and project manage statutory approval processes such as development, operational works and environmental approvals.
• Liaise with utility providers and State Government entities (TMR, QR, DES and DNRME) to negotiate required way leave approvals and permits consistent with major project corridor requirements during project design and construction.
• Produce and review detailed budget estimates for Council and State Government departments.

The Person

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:

• Up to ten (10) years of recent professional experience in the design and delivery of major civil projects including client-side project management.
• Diploma or Degree specialising in Project Management from a recognised institution or a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory requirements including Industry Standards and Legislation.
• Current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence.
• Construction Induction White Card.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

This position is being offered under a 2-year fixed term contract with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Application Package 

Applications close on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 at 5.00pm.

For further information please contact Wayne Saldumbide – Manager Operations on (07) 4783 9800.