Project Manager

Project Manager

About the position:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join the City’s Project Delivery team. Responsible for providing technical expertise and effective management of the delivery of the City’s capital works program through a combination of wet hire and contract services. This position will ensure that all projects are delivered according to design, completed within the agreed scope and in accordance with relevant legislation and City policies.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage the delivery of the nominated capital works projects through the provision of sound financial management, constructability and engineering innovation, leadership and direction for the nominated projects and functions.
• Assist with the preparation of design/scope of projects, as required, to achieve program, budget, quality and standards necessary to deliver the nominated projects while meeting all funding milestones and conditions.
• Ensure the works are delivered efficiently and effectively to achieve funding milestones and conditions.
• Assist with the appointment and manage specialist consultants and contractors to supplement internal project delivery staff.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered to specified function, scope, quality, safety and budget and programme in accordance with the terms and conditions of project agreements, funding body requirements and contracts entered into for the construction and delivery of projects.

For further information view the position description: Project Manager (Ref: 1338)

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Melissa Butler-Henderson, Senior Project Manager on 08 9956 6986.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will possess extensive experience in project managing the provision/delivery of infrastructure and civil engineering construction and building projects, ideally holding a relevant qualification supporting their experience. In addition, demonstrated skills in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders is also an essential requirement of this position.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $115,954 per annum or $58.68 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document (no more than two A4 pages) addressing each of the below items, (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
1. Extensive and diverse experience in project managing the provision / delivery of infrastructure and civil engineering construction and building projects;
2. Demonstrated ability to construct and monitor financial budgets, and reduce costs whilst maintaining delivery of projects to scope, quality, programme and specification; 
3. Comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements, laws, frameworks and Australian Standards relevant to the provision and delivery of infrastructure projects;
4. Demonstrated highly developed personal skills in dealing with community stakeholders, government departments, contractors and staff.

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Monday 15 April 2024.