Project Manager (Parks)

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible start/finish times

Potential transition to permanent role

Job summary

Local Council Upper North Shore Sydney is seeking a Project Manager (Parks) to lead planning and delivery of a broad range of infrastructure projects. You will drive project lifecycle activities, manage design and contracts, and supervise consultants to ensure time, cost and quality targets are met.

You will build strong client relationships, coordinate stakeholders, and work within a team that values development and collaboration. 12-month contract with potential to move permanent.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in project management, construction or engineering.
• Experience in local government is highly desirable.
• Experience with tendering and contracts administration.
• Project exposure across Parks, Open Space and Public Domain is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project management plans aligning with Councils framework.
• Engage and manage consultants with design and contract management.
• Manage a wide-ranging portfolio of projects for lifecycle, initiation, development, construction and contracts supervision and administration.
• Manage and communicate with a variety of stakeholders and working groups.

Skills

Contract management

Tendering experience

Stakeholder management

Open Space / Parks projects

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management/Construction/Engineering

Job description

• 12 month contract with potential to transition to permanent
• Supervise and manage a variety of contractors and consultants
• Manage a large project portfolio across the Parks infrastructure

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a local council located in the Upper North Shore of Sydney as a Project Manager (Parks). Local Government offer 35 hours per week, flexible start and finish times, and stability in contract roles with potential for to transition into a permanent role.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Project Manager (Parks), you maintain high performing client relationships and are responsible for the planning and delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects, in line with management strategy and framework. This will include project lifecycle management, reporting, construction, contracts supervision and administration to the agreed and scheduled time, cost and quality.

DUTIES

• Develop detailed project management plans aligning with Councils framework
• Engage and manage consultants with design and contract management
• Manage a wide-ranging portfolio of projects for the lifecycle, initiation, development, construction and contracts supervision and administration
• Manage and communicate with a variety of Stakeholders and working groups

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction and/or Engineering
• Previous experience in Local Government is highly desirable
• Experience in managing tendering and contracts administration
• Project exposure across Parks, Open Space and Public Domain is highly desireable

CULTURE

Expand on your skills and experience within this diverse and driven team. Enjoy being a part of a positive team environment that is based off a high level of collaborative work and a strong team ethic. This team prides themselves on continuous development for growth.

BENEFITS

• 35 hour week with flexible start and finish times
• Competitive hourly rates ranging between $80 - $100 per hour + Super
• 12 month contract which creates stability within this position