Project Manager - Building Projects

City of Stonnington; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

City of Stonnington is seeking a temporary full-time Building Projects Manager to lead property improvement and redevelopment efforts from Malvern with hybrid work from home options. The role is 14 months long and offers a competitive salary with 12% super.

You will coordinate with Council staff, consultants and contractors to ensure delivery within timelines and budgets while complying with building codes, OH&S, and heritage requirements.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Building, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• More than three years’ experience in managing building projects.
• Ability to provide timely reports and respond to staff/public enquiries.
• Ability to work in a team and negotiate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage building/property improvement and redevelopment works with council staff, consultants and contractors.
• Procure consultants and contractors per procurement policy.
• Monitor and report on projects against timelines and budgets.
• Handle project correspondence and public enquiries promptly.
• Ensure timely, professional, cost-effective delivery meeting legislation and standards.
• Attend and convene stakeholder meetings to review progress.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Negotiation

Teamwork

OH&S knowledge

Building codes

Heritage conservation

Education

Building/Architecture/Engineering

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.