Job No: 16500

Location: Brisbane CBD, Rockhampton, Townsville & Cairns, QLD

About the Department of Public Works and Project Services

The Department of Public Works is the central lead agency for the Queensland Government in building asset management, whole-of-government information and communication technology and procurement.

Project Services is a fully commercialised business unit within the Department of Public Works. It is a market leader in the building consultancy industry, providing a comprehensive range of quality, expert professional services, appropriate to the needs of its Queensland Public Sector clients. Be part of delivering Queensland's largest ever capital works program!

Within Project Services there are seven Portfolios and Regions:

• Health, Law and Order
• Housing
• Education
• Professional Services
• Northern Regions - Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns
  
• Southern Regions - Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowoomba
  
• Business and Financial Services

About the Opportunity

Due to expansion of services, Project Services has an opportunity for a number of Building Project Managers to join their Queensland team.

The primary purpose of the position will be to manage the performance of multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of a range of medium to large and complex building projects and to liaise with senior departmental and client representatives concerning matters associated with service delivery to the client.

To be suitable for these roles, the successful candidates must possess a relevant building related qualification at degree level from a recognised tertiary institution, and relevant building experience.

These positions report to a Principal Project Manager on the performance and status of projects. A number of Project Managers may report to the position on specific project related matters and issues.

Some of the more specific main responsibilities of these roles include:

• Coordinating and managing building projects including predesign, design, documentation, contract administration and post occupancy evaluation activities;
• Liaising with Departmental and Client representatives concerning matters associated with service delivery to the Client;
• Coordinating the activities of other Portfolio project staff, external consultants, building contractors, managers and other Business Units in the achievement of project procurement; and
• Ensuring that performance targets of time, cost and quality are consistently achieved for projects under its management.

The successful candidates will enjoy extremely attractive remuneration, circa $97.7K to $114.4K, including 12.75% super, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

In addition, Project Services employees enjoy a wide range of further benefits, including...

• Ability to implement personal salary sacrificing arrangements;
• Flexible hours, accrued days off etc;
• Generous leave provisions, including recreation leave, sick leave, long service leave, and parental leave;
• Study and research assistance scheme to support staff's continued education;
• Training and development opportunities;
• Reimbursement of professional registration fees;
• Offices in seven locations across Queensland, providing the opportunity to work in regional centres;
• Corporate Health Program including free flu vaccinations and discounts on private health cover and gym memberships;
• An Employee Assistance Scheme which provides counsellors to support professional and personal needs;
• An active social club where you can relax and meet workmates in an informal environment.