Senior Project Manager Building Projects

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council lease back vehicle/Vehicle+

Professional learning and development

Fitness Passport

Parking nearby

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Building Projects Delivery team. You will lead the development and delivery of building infrastructure projects, including renewal and refurbishment, and oversee cost-effective asset management planning for council buildings and related programs.

The role requires extensive construction industry experience, qualifications, and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality public works for

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in Architecture, Building Construction, Project Management or related discipline.
• Proven ability to initiate, plan, design manage, develop approvals and budgets for diverse projects.
• Experience with briefs, specifications, tenders and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a range of building infrastructure projects including renewal, refurbishment and new works.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the delivery team to ensure professional standards.
• Assist in asset management planning and budgeting for building assets and related programs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture/Building Construction/Project Management

Job description

WHY US

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent Full-Time 35hours, 5 days per week Salary: $116,341.98 - $127,481.06 + 12% Super

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting career opportunity is available within Liverpool City Council's Building Projects Delivery team for an experienced and energetic Senior Project Manager. If you are looking to expand your project management skills and gain further experience in delivering a variety of interesting and challenging Infrastructure Delivery projects within a fast-growing local government area, then look no further.

The primary function of this position will be to develop and deliver a range of building infrastructure projects, including renewal, refurbishment, and new and unplanned works.

Provide leadership and guidance to the team, including learning and development and mentoring and coaching, to ensure that fundamental project management skills are delivered to a professional standard and competency throughout the team.

Assist the unit leader in the development of cost-effective asset management strategy and the planning of Council's building assets and related infrastructure programs. This position is for a career-focused individual who is willing to accept the challenge of providing a high level of service to the Liverpool community.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Building Construction, Project Management, or other relevant disciplines.
• Work Cover issued Construction Industry Induction Card.
• Class C Driver's License.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the building construction industry for a minimum of ten years.
• Proven skills and experience of initiating, planning, design management, development approval and budget in a diverse range of building construction and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in preparing briefs, specifications, tenders and contract administration.
• Proven skills and experience of building construction in monitoring, controlling, program, budget, scope, environment, safety and quality parameters.
• Proven skills to coordinate of multi-discipline consultants, trades and contractors on various projects.
• Extensive experience in effectively developing and managing relationships with cross divisional teams, stakeholders, agencies, contractors, consultants and the public.
• Sound understanding of heritage significant approval process, BCA, DDA, standards, codes and practices relating to building construction works.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC:

• Council lease back vehicle/Vehicle allowance.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

CLOSING: 8pm 13th October 2026