Project Manager - Building Projects

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stonnington invites applications for a temporary full-time Building Projects Manager role based in Malvern, with potential for working from home. You will lead building improvement and redevelopment projects in collaboration with staff, consultants, and contractors.

You will monitor timelines and budgets, prepare reports, and engage with stakeholders to drive efficient delivery while complying with legislation and standards.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Building, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management and more than three years’ experience in the management of building projects.
• Alternative: lesser formal qualification with extensive experience in managing building projects.
• Timely provision of reports, staff and public enquiries handling.
• Team player who contributes positively to the team.
• Excellent negotiation skills to engage with community, Councillors, stakeholder groups, contractors and consultants to achieve Council’s objectives.
• Strong knowledge in building design, construction and project management.
• Knowledge of Building Codes and Practices, OH&S Legislation and Heritage Conservation requirements.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement effective, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage building/property improvement and redevelopment works, in collaboration with Council staff, consultants and contractors.
• Procure consultants and contractors in accordance with Council’s procurement policy
• Monitor and report on all projects against timelines, budgets and other Council objectives
• Deal with project related correspondence and public enquiries in a prompt and efficient manner
• Ensure building/property improvement and redevelopment works are provided in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner, having regard to relevant legislation and standards determined by Council
• Attend and convene meetings with stakeholders to review and report on progress

Skills

Negotiation skills

Building design

Construction management

Contemporary construction techniques

Building codes OH&S heritage

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Building/Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Extensive experience in building projects

Job description

Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home

The Building Projects Manager plays a vital role in the City of Stonnington by overseeing property improvement and redevelopment works in collaboration with Council staff, consultants, and contractors. They ensure alignment with strategic objectives, drive operational efficiency by optimising procurement and project delivery, engage with stakeholders to build strong partnerships, and foster a culture of continuous improvement that embraces collaboration, adaptability, innovation, and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage building/property improvement and redevelopment works, in collaboration with Council staff, consultants and contractors.
• Procure consultants and contractors in accordance with Council’s procurement policy
• Monitor and report on all projects against timelines, budgets and other Council objectives
• Deal with project related correspondence and public enquires in a prompt and efficient manner
• Ensure building/property improvement and redevelopment works are provided in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner, having regard to relevant legislation and standards determined by Council
• Attend and convene meetings with stakeholders to review and report on progress

Join us in this temporary full time role for 14 months, offering a competitive salary range of $102,368 - $110,865 plus 12% superannuation.

• A tertiary qualification in Building, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management and more than three years’ experience in the management of building projects, or a lesser formal qualification in a related discipline with extensive experience in the management of building projects
• Ensure the timely provision of reports, answering of staff and public enquiries and attendance to correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to work a team environment and positively contribute to the team.
• Excellent negotiation skills to obtain cooperation from the community, Councillors, stakeholder groups, contractors and consultants to achieve Councils construction services objectives;
• Highly developed knowledge in building design, construction and project management
• Demonstrated experience and technical skills in the application of contemporary construction techniques
• Working knowledge of Building Codes and Practices, OH&S Legislation and Heritage Conservation requirements.
• High level of competence in addressing complex or technical issues that demand innovative and effective solutions by identifying root causes of problems, brainstorming potential solutions, evaluating their feasibility, and implementing the most effective ones through creative thinking and technical knowledge.

Enquiries

Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Katherine O’Connell, Coordinator Building Projects on *********@stonnington.vic.gov.au

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.