Executive Manager, Civil Projects & Maintenance

Cumberland City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking an experienced Executive Manager Civil Infrastructure to lead Civil Projects and Maintenance, overseeing a team of 29 and ensuring high‑quality community outcomes in NSW. The role reports to the Director City Services and requires strong leadership, budgeting and strategic delivery.

The successful candidate will bring civil engineering or related qualifications, substantial capital works experience and a proven ability to manage complex maintenance programs

Qualifications

• Qualifications in engineering, PM and/or civil infrastructure with leadership experience.
• Experience in civil infrastructure capital works programs and projects.
• Proven experience managing maintenance programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Civil Projects and Maintenance functions.
• Provide leadership to a team of 29 staff.
• Deliver robust forward planning and project delivery within budgets.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to achieve shared goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Customer focus

Education

Engineering degree (civil)

Project management certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cumberland City Council is seeking an experienced Executive Manager Civil Infrastructure to lead Civil Projects and Maintenance, overseeing a team of 29 and ensuring high‑quality community outcomes in NSW. The role reports to the Director City Services and requires strong leadership, budgeting and strategic delivery.

The successful candidate will bring civil engineering or related qualifications, substantial capital works experience and a proven ability to manage complex maintenance programs