APS 6 Project Manager Contract Position

Manpower Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Impactful leadership

Collaborative team

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead building, construction and infrastructure initiatives that improve workplace facilities, safety and visitor experiences. You will manage projects from start to finish, including planning, procurement, budgeting, contract management, risk assessment and governance, with a focus on safety, government compliance and on-time delivery.

The role requires Australian Citizenship, Baseline Security Clearance and WWVP

Qualifications

• Experience managing building, construction, infrastructure or facilities projects.
• Strong project management and procurement skills.
• Experience with budgets, timelines and risks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage building, infrastructure and facilities projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, business cases, budgets and timelines.
• Lead procurement activities, including tenders and contractor engagement.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with government policies and regulations.
• Monitor project risks, budgets and project performance.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on construction, asset improvement and facilities projects.
• Prepare reports, briefs and project documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, governance and project planning activities.
• Supervise and support members of the Building Projects team.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Job description

Project Manager - Building Projects (APS6)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of building, construction and infrastructure projects that improve workplace facilities, safety and visitor experiences.

You'll manage projects from start to finish, including planning, procurement, budgeting, contractor management, risk assessment and project delivery. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget while meeting government compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage building, infrastructure and facilities projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, business cases, budgets and timelines.
• Lead procurement activities, including tenders and contractor engagement.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with government policies and regulations.
• Monitor project risks, budgets and project performance.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on construction, asset improvement and facilities projects.
• Prepare reports, briefs and project documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, governance and project planning activities.
• Supervise and support members of the Building Projects team.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience managing building, construction, infrastructure or facilities projects.
• Strong project management, procurement and contract management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines and project risks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve public facilities and services.
• Lead impactful projects that enhance workplace operations and visitor experiences.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Required for the role

• Australian Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
• Current or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.
• Canberra-based role, with limited flexibility for remote work.

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.