Project Manager (Infrastructure Project Planning)
Job No:
SSC1016
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Sutherland Shire Council is looking for two experienced and inspired Project Managers to join the Project Planning team in Council’s Infrastructure Planning & Design unit. With multiple buildings, parks, playgrounds and sports amenities across our portfolio, these roles will play a key part in delivering our Capital and Operational Works programs while working in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment.
The Asset Strategy and Delivery Division undertakes long-term asset management across the portfolio and delivers a pipeline of infrastructure through staged planning, design, and construction over a 4-year program. Sitting within the Infrastructure Planning & Design unit, these positions will be responsible for initiatives such as masterplanning Councils high-priority parks and reserves, plans of management, recreational service analysis and major renewals and expansions to Councils infrastructure portfolio.
Things We’ll Trust You With:
- Undertaking the delivery of complex projects, from feasibility studies, concepts and masterplans to policy reviews.
- Leading project initiation for the capital works program, developing project plans for Council’s capital works program identifying key project objectives and delivery strategy.
- Bringing your can-do attitude and commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary planning and design team.
- Providing technical guidance & advice to team members, senior management and the organisation in respect to design and strategic considerations in projects.
- Working autonomously, driving the planning project program and setting projects up for success.
- Managing cost reviews and undertake value management as required.
Things You’ll Do:
- Lead the delivery of Capital and Operational Works projects during the planning phase.
- Achieve the project outcomes for clients and stakeholders by meeting time, cost and quality expectations.
- Create project briefs in close coordination with clients and stakeholders.
- Assess and provide expert advice on planning pathways and obtain necessary approvals, including any heritage and cultural considerations.
- Undertake feasibility assessments and options studies, including advice on delivery programs and staging of works.
- Manage the preparation of masterplans, plans of management, strategies and recreational service analysis.
- Collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders, clients and consultants across a range of disciplines to develop strategies and resolve problems.
- Engage and manage internal and external consultants required in the project planning phase.
- Work closely with the asset management and construction teams to deliver valued community assets.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, project management, engineering, or related field
- Extensive experience in managing projects in a similar capacity
- A Class C Driver's Licence
Experience in infrastructure planning and construction will be highly regarded.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 25 April 2024
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on week commencing 29 April 2024
- Package: $100,816 - $112,360 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation
- Hours of work: Permanent Full-time and Temporary Full-time positions available, working 35 hours with the option of a 19-day month.
- To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Police Checks, Reference checks, Qualification checks, and Work Rights verification.
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Reach out to Diarmuid O'Reilly doreilly@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Coordinator Infrastructure Project Planning, for any job specific enquiries.
Sarah Curran scurran@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.