Project Manager - Building Projects

Project Manager, Building Projects 

• Salary Range Band 7 $107,570 - $120,376 plus 11.5% Super
• Permanent, Full Time
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses, and visitors. These programs range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

The Project Manager manages capital building and associated works by providing technical knowledge and professional advice in accordance with sound project management principles and practices resulting in cost effective and efficient completion of Council’s capital works program. This position is responsible for working professionally with employees at all levels across Council and liaising with relevant external stakeholders.  

• Reports to: Head of Building Projects
• Internal liaisons: Project Sponsor and other Council departments
• External liaisons: Stakeholders, General Public, Other Councils, Professional Bodies, Authorities

Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of capital projects and renewal projects.
• Provide technical advice on design and construction of building projects. 
• Develop project plans, scope of works, specifications, budgets.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits on worksites.
• Consider and implement stakeholder and community engagement.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience (Key Selection Criteria)

• Tertiary qualification in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or other field relevant to the planning and delivery of municipal building projects.
• Experience in works scheduling, procurement processes, contracts supervision and management of small to medium size building and open space projects.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy, and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Benjamin Newbold, Head of Building Projects on phone 0481450074 or email Benjamin.newbold@portphillip.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 29 December 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au