Project Manager Civil Works

Yarra City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Community impact

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager of Civil Works in its Infrastructure, Traffic and Civil Engineering Branch in Melbourne. You will supervise reinstatement works and provide guidance to third-party contractors to ensure compliance with standards and permits.

The role requires strong time management, planning skills and the ability to coordinate with contractors, developers and internal teams to deliver safe, quality civil works for our community.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery or a similar role within infrastructure or construction.
• Ability to supervise reinstatement works and manage third‑party contractors.
• Knowledge of road reserve standards and traffic management.
• Strong time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil reinstatement works for development and subdivision sites.
• Define and prepare detailed scopes of reinstatement works on roads, footpaths, and land.
• Conduct site assessments to determine reinstatement needs and issues.
• Coordinate contractors, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Implement quality assurance to monitor reinstatement works to standards.
• Carry out inspections under Road Management Plan and permits.

Skills

Time management

Planning

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder management

Tools

Road management standards

Job description

Project Manager Civil Works Infrastructure & Environment

Full Time - Permanent Band 6 - starting at $97,222 + super + monthly RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Make a positive impact on our community

The Infrastructure, Traffic, and Civil Engineering Branch at Yarra City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager of Civil Works. We are looking for a results-driven team member to join our small but tight-knit Development and Civil Engineering team.

About the Role: The Development and Civil Engineering team oversees and inspects reinstatement works on Council's roads and footpaths. In this role, you will supervise and provide technical support and guidance to third-party contractors completing reinstatement works on Council assets. You will ensure that all civil works within the Council’s road reserve adhere to council requirements and industry best practices. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining public safety and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, permits, and consents.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise civil rectification works for development and subdivision sites, ensuring compliance with standards, permit conditions, and traffic management plans.
• Define and prepare detailed scopes of reinstatement works on Council’s roads, footpaths, and land, ensuring clarity and alignment with Council’s specifications.
• Conduct site assessments to determine the extent of reinstatement required and identify any potential issues.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of the scope and requirements of reinstatement works.
• Implement quality assurance measures to monitor and verify that reinstatement works meet the defined scope and Council standards.
• Carry out proactive and reactive inspections in line with the requirements of the Council’s Road Management Plan, Local Law Permits, and other relevant legislation

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a results-driven individual who excels in both collaborative team settings and independent work environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional time management skills, effectively planning and organising a high workload to meet established priorities. Experience in project delivery or a similar role within the infrastructure or construction sectors is highly desirable.

For further information see the position description or contact Justin Cochrane, Team Leader Development and Civil Engineering on 0460 429724 or email [e-mail] 100312 - Project Manager Civil Works - Position Description March 2025.pdf

Applications close on Monday 28 September, at 11:55pm.

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.