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Contract Coordination Manager
Job No:
CN2082
Location:
Newcastle, NSW
- Build upon your extensive Project Management experience in Infrastructure
- Take on a key leadership role in our Civil Construction & Maintenance Service Unit
- Permanent full-time role – 35 hours per week with flexible working arrangements available
This is a rare opportunity to join our Leadership team within City of Newcastle’s (CN) Civil Construction & Maintenance Service Unit. In this role you will lead the Contract Coordination Service Element, overseeing the management of 6 direct reports, 20 indirect reports and many contractors.
As our Contract Coordination Manager, you will manage significant civil engineering projects from inception through to completion with appropriate consideration to commercial, environmental and technical factors. These include projects which may be high profile, complex, or political in nature.
Reporting to the Service Unit Manager of Civil Construction and Maintenance, you will develop innovative solutions for successful project delivery and will be responsible for the provision of expert level tender preparation, project management and contract administration, ensuring programmes for the provision and preservation of road infrastructure are implemented at a competitive cost.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate a proactive management style, leading performance development, performance management and competency training and assessment. You will also be responsible for ensuring Work Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental policies and procedures in relation to management of projects, contractor management and related teams are applied effectively.
At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, 2 extra public holidays every year, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs, including reduced gym memberships.
To be successful in this job you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
- Previous experience in Civil Infrastructure and all aspects of project management including risk management and contract management.
- Previous leadership experience assuming accountability for the timely and cost-effective delivery of outcomes for complex projects requiring coordination of input from several professional disciplines and / or expert sources.
- Demonstrated capabilities in risk assessment, design development, cost estimating, producing technical specifications and contract documentation, contract administration and WHS.
- High level of communication skills, a professional demeanour and ability to influence other staff at all levels.
- Good computer skills.
It would be desirable, however not essential if you had working knowledge of the tendering regulations within the Local Government Act, qualifications in Project Management or previous experience with the RMS Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC).
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City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.
All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
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Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 September 2019.
Remuneration: $122,582 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35 hour week.
Contact: Duncan Manderson, Manager Civil Construction and Maintenance, 02 4974 2253.