Project Manager

Careers at Council; Colac; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital works across civil infrastructure, open spaces and community assets. You will collaborate with sponsors, contractors and consultants to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget under the Council’s framework.

Leading end-to-end delivery, contract administration, budgets, timelines and governance, you will provide updates to stakeholders and support process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure, civil, building or community asset projects.
• Strong contract administration and contractor management experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Understanding of relevant standards, codes and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of capital works projects.
• Contract administration and contractor management.
• Monitoring project budgets, timelines, risks and governance requirements.
• Preparing project reports and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

PM frameworks

Stakeholder management

Standards & regs

MS Project

Driver Licence

PRINCE2/PMBOK

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Permanent Full-Time | Band 6 Colac Otway Shire Council | Colac, Victoria

Are you an experienced project professional looking to make a tangible impact in your community? Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a motivated and capable Project Manager to join our Infrastructure and Environment Division and play a key role in delivering projects that enhance the region's infrastructure and liveability.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works projects across civil infrastructure, open spaces, buildings and other community assets. Working closely with project sponsors, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with Council's project management framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of capital works projects.


• Contract administration and contractor management.


• Monitoring project budgets, timelines, risks and governance requirements.


• Preparing project reports and providing updates to stakeholders.


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes.


• Ensuring compliance with procurement, safety and regulatory requirements.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience managing infrastructure, civil construction, building or community asset projects from inception to completion.


• Strong contract administration and contractor management experience.


• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.


• Sound understanding of relevant standards, codes and regulations.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Proficiency in MS Project, Microsoft Office and project management software.


• A current Victorian Driver Licence.


• Qualifications in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMBOK or similar).


• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.


• Experience working within Local Government.

Why Join Colac Otway Shire?

At Colac Otway Shire Council, our values guide how we work and support one another. We are committed to being supportive, inclusive, respectful, accountable and progressive while delivering positive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that leave a lasting legacy across the Shire.

Salary information: $92,526.20 to $99,797.88 per annum plus superannuation

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.