Project Leader Transport and Drainage

Careers at Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Enhanced salary package

Full-Time 35 hours per week

Award winning office location

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experienced Project Leader Transport and Drainage to drive the delivery of our transport and stormwater capital works program. This role leads complex projects across roads, bridges and drainage from planning through to completion, managing contractors and stakeholder relationships to deliver value for the community.

You will work in a dynamic team, balancing safety, budget and timeline while shaping the region's infrastructure and contributing to growth

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction and capital works delivery.
• Strong skills in project management, contract administration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, manage risk and drive projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of transport and stormwater capital works program.
• Lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage contractors and stakeholder relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Civil construction

Capital works delivery

Job description

• Responsible for infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the Coffs Coast
• Manage the delivery of roads, bridges and stormwater projects that matter to our community
• Enjoy a mix of strategic project planning, project leadership and stakeholder engagement.

About the role

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experiencedProject Leader Transport and Drainageto drive the successful delivery of our transport and stormwater drainage capital works program. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, working across a diverse portfolio of roads, bridges and stormwater assets. You'll play a key role in shaping the region's infrastructure, managing contractors and stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

If you are a collaborative and solutions-focused project professional who thrives on delivering complex infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you!

You'll bring experience in civil construction and capital works delivery, along with strong skills in project management, contract administration and stakeholder engagement. You are comfortable balancing competing priorities, managing risk and driving projects from concept to completion. Most importantly, you're passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes that create lasting value for the community and contribute to the future growth of the Coffs Coast.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around$128K - $133K(including allowances), depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Anenhanced salary packagemay be available for an outstanding candidate
• PermanentFull-Time 35 hours per week
• Award winning office location atYarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlinedhere!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits ofliving on the Coffs Coast

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.