Project Manager

Osborne and Richardson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $58.79 per hour + super

Initial 6-month contract

Based at Blacktown City Council, White

Job summary

Osborne Richardson are partnering with Blacktown City Council in Western Sydney to find an experienced Project Manager to join Council's Greenspace Services team within City Assets on an initial 6-month contract, with an extension likely.

This is a hands-on delivery role handling greenspace, recreational, environmental and urban infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion, including parks, reserves, sportsgrounds, streetscapes and urban forest, with road and stormwater work in

Qualifications

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscape, Horticulture, Project Management or a related field.
• 5+ years' project planning and delivery experience, preferably in large, complex work environments.
• Demonstrated experience in road and stormwater design and construction.
• Proven delivery of complex projects of up to 3 years' duration, with several influential stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams to achieve outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• WorkCover Site Induction (White) Card and a current Class C driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of greenspace and urban infrastructure projects from initiation to completion
• Developing project plans, schedules, milestones and budgets, and keeping projects on time, on budget and to standard
• Managing procurement, engagement and performance of contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Contract administration, including variations, progress claims, milestone reporting and practical completion
• Monitoring project performance and putting corrective actions in place for delays, budget pressures or emerging risks
• Liaising with internal teams, external agencies, contractors and community groups
• Preparing reports, briefings and updates for management, executive leadership and Council
• Site inspections, project meetings and keeping project documentation audit-ready

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscape, Horticulture, Project Management or a related field

Job description

Osborne Richardson are partnering with Blacktown City Council in Western Sydney to find an experienced Project Manager to join Council's Greenspace Services team within City Assets on an initial 6-month contract, with an extension likely.

This is a hands-on delivery role. You'll take Council's greenspace, recreational, environmental and urban infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion: parks, reserves, sportsgrounds, streetscapes, urban forest and community infrastructure, with plenty of road and stormwater work in the mix. You'll report to the Manager Greenspace Services.

What you'll be doing

• Planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of greenspace and urban infrastructure projects from initiation to completion
• Developing project plans, schedules, milestones and budgets, and keeping projects on time, on budget and to standard
• Managing procurement, engagement and performance of contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Contract administration, including variations, progress claims, milestone reporting and practical completion
• Monitoring project performance and putting corrective actions in place for delays, budget pressures or emerging risks
• Liaising with internal teams, external agencies, contractors and community groups
• Preparing reports, briefings and updates for management, executive leadership and Council
• Site inspections, project meetings and keeping project documentation audit-ready

What Council is looking for

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscape, Horticulture, Project Management or a related field
• 5+ years' project planning and delivery experience, preferably gained in large, complex work environments
• Demonstrated experience in road and stormwater design and construction
• Proven delivery of complex projects of up to 3 years' duration, with a number of influential stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams to achieve outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• WorkCover Site Induction (White) Card and a current Class C driver's licence

What's on offer

• Up to $58.79 per hour + super
• Initial 6-month contract, extension likely
• Based at Blacktown City Council, Western Sydney
• Varied greenspace and urban infrastructure portfolio with a major Western Sydney council