Building Projects Manager – Remote (Temp 14 months)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stonnington invites applications for a temporary full-time Building Projects Manager role based in Malvern, with potential for working from home. You will lead building improvement and redevelopment projects in collaboration with staff, consultants, and contractors.

You will monitor timelines and budgets, prepare reports, and engage with stakeholders to drive efficient delivery while complying with legislation and standards.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Building, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management and more than three years’ experience in the management of building projects.
• Alternative: lesser formal qualification with extensive experience in managing building projects.
• Timely provision of reports, staff and public enquiries handling.
• Team player who contributes positively to the team.
• Excellent negotiation skills to engage with community, Councillors, stakeholder groups, contractors and consultants to achieve Council’s objectives.
• Strong knowledge in building design, construction and project management.
• Knowledge of Building Codes and Practices, OH&S Legislation and Heritage Conservation requirements.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement effective, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage building/property improvement and redevelopment works, in collaboration with Council staff, consultants and contractors.
• Procure consultants and contractors in accordance with Council’s procurement policy
• Monitor and report on all projects against timelines, budgets and other Council objectives
• Deal with project related correspondence and public enquiries in a prompt and efficient manner
• Ensure building/property improvement and redevelopment works are provided in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner, having regard to relevant legislation and standards determined by Council
• Attend and convene meetings with stakeholders to review and report on progress

Skills

Negotiation skills

Building design

Construction management

Contemporary construction techniques

Building codes OH&S heritage

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Building/Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Extensive experience in building projects

Job description

The City of Stonnington invites applications for a temporary full-time Building Projects Manager role based in Malvern, with potential for working from home. You will lead building improvement and redevelopment projects in collaboration with staff, consultants, and contractors.

You will monitor timelines and budgets, prepare reports, and engage with stakeholders to drive efficient delivery while complying with legislation and standards.