Project Manager (Asset Construction)

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 101,942 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the initiation, design, and implementation of various projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably within local government, and a degree in civil engineering or a related field. This contract offers flexible working hours with a pay rate of A$74-95 per hour plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience.
• Experience in Local Government projects preferred.
• Familiarity with Civil projects (Roads, Stormwater, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Project Manage the initiation, design, and implementation of a wide range of projects.
• Provide technical advice on assigned projects.
• Manage the construction delivery of assigned projects.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Technical Advice

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or similar

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for multiple Project Manager roles (Asset Construction) for our client, a Local Council based in Sydney. This is an initial contract until September 2026 with a pay rate of A$74-95 per hour + super (A$84.00 - A$106.40 per hour ABN) for 38 hours per week. Working arrangement: WFH/Flexible working to be confirmed.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Base pay range

A$75.00/hr - A$95.00/hr

Key Accountabilities

• Project Manage the initiation, design and implementation of a wide range of projects, including those projects in forward planning, to a high standard.
• Develop technical requirements for request for quotations or tenders (RFQ or RFT) on reviewing of specifications and drawings for inclusion with documentation.
• Provide technical advice on assigned projects including managing and acting as chairperson of Project control groups.
• Manage the construction delivery of assigned projects via external contractors and service providers.
• Deliver assigned projects from design completion through to construction completion and handover to Asset partner(s).

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience.
• Previous experience of Local Government projects (client-side) is preferable but would consider candidates from State Government or private sector.
• Previous experience in Civil (Roads, Stormwater, etc.) is preferable; candidates with Open Space, Public Domain, Building and Landscape Capital Works projects would also be considered.
• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar.

How to apply

This is an exciting opportunity. If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume by clicking the "APPLY" button below or call Gary Ward on 02 9269 8809 for a confidential discussion.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Project Management
• Industries: Construction, Government Administration, and Civil Engineering