Water & Sewer Capital Projects Lead

Junee Southern Cross; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Annual salary reviews

Education and training support

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging scheme

MyLeave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Opportunity to work with an experience

Job summary

Byron Shire Council in Byron Bay is seeking a Capital Works Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of water and sewer capital works. You will manage multiple projects from planning through construction, coordinating budgets, schedules and risks while guiding a team of engineers and contractors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of WHS and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering water and sewer infrastructure projects from planning through to construction.
• Strong project and program management skills, including budgets, contracts, risks and reporting.
• Ability to lead and support a team while managing competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound knowledge of WHS, environmental and quality requirements in a construction environment.
• A current Drivers Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Council's water and sewer capital works program.
• Manage multiple infrastructure projects, monitoring scope, budgets, schedules, risks and delivery performance.
• Lead and support the Capital Works team, providing technical direction and coordinating priorities across the program.
• Prepare and manage tenders, quotations, contracts and procurement documentation for works, services and materials.
• Oversee consultants and contracts, including contract administration, site inspections and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical engineering advice to support the design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Develop project estimates, budgets and forecasts, and report on financial and program performance.
• Proactively identify project risks, issues and changes, developing practical solutions to keep delivery on track.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders and undertake community consultation to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure projects meet relevant WHS, environmental, legislative, quality and Council requirements.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

WH&S knowledge

Driver's license

White Card

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Byron Shire Council in Byron Bay is seeking a Capital Works Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of water and sewer capital works. You will manage multiple projects from planning through construction, coordinating budgets, schedules and risks while guiding a team of engineers and contractors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of WHS and quality requirements.