Senior Project Manager - Local Government

Smart Technology Recruitment Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Technology Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Local Government portfolio in Adelaide, SA. This hands-on role manages a portfolio of projects up to $5M, coordinating client relationships and delivery teams across scoping to close-out.

You will lead project teams, contractors and consultants, ensuring scope, program and budget control while maintaining strong procurement and contract administration capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in delivery roles.
• Experience managing multiple projects up to $5M.
• Proven leadership of project teams, contractors and consultants.
• Strong procurement, contract administration and commercial skills.
• Excellent scheduling, risk and cost management capabilities.
• Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from scoping to delivery, handover and close out.
• Lead project teams, contractors and consultants.
• Oversee scope, program, budget, risk and quality control.
• Coordinate procurement, contract administration, variations and change control.
• Provide clear reporting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Support sector manager with team leadership and day-to-day delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Local Government

Senior Project Manager - Local Government

Lead projects. Lead people. Make things happen.

Adelaide based | Fortnightly travel | Projects up to $5M

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Managerto join its growing Local Government team, supporting long term regional council partnerships within South Australia.

This is a hands on project delivery rolefor someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, leading teams and seeing things through from scoping to completion.

Working closely with the Sector Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of projects valued up to $5 million, while building strong relationships with the client and delivery teams.

What you'll do

• Manage multiple projects from scoping and procurement through to delivery, handover and close out
• Lead project teams, contractors and consultants
• Manage scope, program, budget, risk and quality
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, variations and change control
• Coordinate contractors and site activities
• Provide clear reporting to clients and senior stakeholders
• Support the Sector Manager with team leadership and day to day delivery

What we're looking for

You're a strong project manager first and foremost, with the confidence to take ownership and drive projects to completion.

You'll bring:

• 10+ years' experiencein project management and delivery
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently, ideally up to $5M in value
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams, contractors and consultants
• Strong procurement, contract administration and commercial skills
• Excellent project scheduling, risk and cost management capability
• A qualification in engineering, construction, project management or a related technical discipline, with engineering qualifications highly regarded
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Local Government, utilities or infrastructure experience advantageous
• Asset management experience preferred but not essential
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel
• National Police Check and White Card
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Why this opportunity?

• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects up to $5M
• Adelaide based with regional travel within South Australia as needed
• Genuine autonomy and ownership
• Long term client relationships and repeat work
• Supportive, growing Local Government teams
• Permanent, contract or casualoptions available

Ready to take the lead?

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.