Construction Project Manager

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW seeks a seasoned Construction/Capital Works Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of major projects across engineering, architecture and landscape disciplines. You will plan, procure, deliver and complete complex works while ensuring safety, timeliness and budget compliance.

Key responsibilities include contract administration, budget management, risk assessment and stakeholder engagement to align with council objectives and community expectations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering complex construction and capital works projects across multiple disciplines.
• Experience administering contracts and supervising construction teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and risks across large-scale programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end delivery of construction projects of varying scale and complexity, including scope development, planning, design, procurement, construction and project close out
• Provide contract administration on Council contracts and act as the Superintendent's Representative (for example AS4000, AS4902, GC21 or equivalent)
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cashflows and expenditure forecasts
• Identify, assess and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Engage and consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and inform organisational direction, strategy and action
• Deliver value for all stakeholders in an ethical, social and environmentally responsible manner

Skills

Construction management

Contract administration

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Architecture degree

Project Management

Diploma with equivalent experience

Job description

Lead the delivery of significant capital works projects that shape community spaces and infrastructure across Bayside.

Enjoy working a 9 day fortnight through accrued time off.

This role is responsible for planning, procuring, delivering and completing technically complex and high risk construction projects across a broad range of engineering, architectural and landscape architectural disciplines. It ensures projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget, and in accordance with Council objectives, community expectations and statutory requirements, while also undertaking the role of Superintendent's Representative on relevant contracts.

The position is responsible for the administration and implementation of construction projects, engaging consultants and contractors, managing and responding to contractual and commercial risks, and reviewing building contracts, plans and specifications. There is a close working relationship with the Design team for buildability resolution during the design phase and the preparation of tender documentation for construction.

You can also expect to:

• Lead the end to end delivery of construction projects of varying scale and complexity, including scope development, planning, design, procurement, construction and project close out
• Provide contract administration on Council contracts and act as the Superintendent's Representative (for example AS4000, AS4902, GC21 or equivalent)
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cashflows and expenditure forecasts
• Identify, assess and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Engage and consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and inform organisational direction, strategy and action
• Deliver value for all stakeholders in an ethical, social and environmentally responsible manner

You will bring:

• Extensive experience delivering complex construction and capital works projects across multiple disciplines
• Current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management or other relevant discipline, or Diploma with equivalent demonstrated experience