Project Manager - Buildings and Contracts

Project Manager - Buildings and Contracts

About the position

The Project Manager will be responsible for project management of capital community infrastructure projects to be delivered over the next 2 years. This includes coordination of investigation, design and construction of projects to meet the objectives of Council and the community. Reporting to the Manager Works, Property and Building Services, this position will work closely with Building Surveyors and Planners to support the approvals process and meet all compliance requirements. This position will liaise with contractors to prepare, review and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with Council’s  procurement policies and procedures.

About us

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and is committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

This is a 2 year Term Contract role with a salary range of $80,543 - $92,387 per annum based on demonstrated competencies, plus 9.5% superannuation. To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Tertiary Qualifications (Degree) in Engineering or Project Management equivalent and/or equivalent work experience.
• Skills and experience in the use of MS Project or equivalent
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Working knowledge of the relevant and applicable NSW legislation; e.g. tendering regulations in the NSW Local Government Act; EP&A Act; Heritage Conservation; and Building Code of Australia (desirable)
• Advanced working knowledge of Aus-Spec and RMS design and construction specifications; in particular building design and construction guidelines and specifications (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Advanced key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

Further Information

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website, or contact Matthew Lysaught, Manager Works, Property and Building Services on (02) 6549 3821.

Applications close on 7 August 2020.