Senior Project Manager

Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - Planned Time Off

Onsite parking

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust in Melbourne is seeking two experienced Senior Project Managers to lead capital works and asset renewal projects within the Built Environment team. You will own projects from inception to delivery, overseeing scope, budget, timelines, risks and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in project or construction management, qualifications in PM/Engineering and hands-on governance, procurement, and contractor management

Job description

Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust – Fawkner VIC

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is a community-led, not-for-profit organisation driven by purpose.

Our purpose takes its shape through our team. They prioritise dignity, compassion, and cultural respect in all their interactions and genuinely care for and support each other.

We are committed to the development of our team. Our work culture is dynamic, people-centred, dedicated to fulfilling our vision and we live and breathe our values of integrity, compassion, respect and sustainability.

The Opportunity

GMCT is seeking two experienced Senior Project Managers to join our Built Environment team and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of capital works, asset renewal and infrastructure projects across GMCT sites and regions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional to take ownership of projects from inception through to delivery, managing scope, budget, timelines, risks, stakeholders, consultants and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage multiple concurrent capital works, asset and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion across sites.
• Lead project planning, governance, procurement, tendering and contractor/consultant management.
• Manage project budgets, costs, risks, issues, timelines, quality and scope.
• Establish and facilitate project working groups and provide project reporting to relevant governance forums.
• Engage and manage consultants, contractors and relevant authorities throughout project delivery.
• Provide quality assurance and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with GMCT's governance, procurement, financial and OHS requirements.

Qualifications and experience:

• 10+ years experience in project management, construction management or relevant industry experience.

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Proven track record of delivering a number of complex and/or high risk projects.
• Qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or other related certifications or education
• Use of project management software such as; MS Project, PMO 365.
• End to end product/project scope management including scope, benefits and change definition.
• Ability to manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between project teams, steering committees/control groups and operational teams.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills and ability to achieve results without direct reporting relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to adapt communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders and networks to negotiate and influence project outcomes.
• Ability to adapt with changing business priorities and needs, including context switching across multiple initiatives.

A career with us:

Our people are our most valued asset – we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.

We offer:

• One PTO (Planned Time Out) per month
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Free onsite car parking
• A collaborative team that fosters growth and innovation
• Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their family’s overall wellbeing

What we do

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is a not-for-profit, purpose driven organisation - and we give effect to that purpose through our staff.

We take pride in the quality of our team. We are committed to the development of our team and foster a dynamic and people centred work culture that is dedicated to fulfilling our vision.

We are a business that truly live and breathe our values of integrity, compassion, respect and sustainability, and our team genuinely cares for and supports one another.

GMCT is a Supportive Employer of Australian Defence Force Reservists.
GMCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - so reach out to us at ****@gmct.com.au

This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a pre-employment medical & police check.