senior project manager

In your role as a Senior Project Manager, you will be tasked with overseeing design all the way through to delivery of assigned projects and program of works ensuring projects are delivered to the agreed budget, time, quality and scope constraints. The role will liaise with the Construction Manager and Delivery Managers in relation to the delivery of projects, and work closely with these Managers to resolve issues, negotiate fair outcomes and provide technical advice to non-technical staff.

Duties include:

• Planning, design and construction of civil transport infrastructure
• Land acquisition and statutory processes
• Complex contract negotiation and service level agreement management
• Strategic asset management and infrastructure policy development
• High-level stakeholder coordination with internal providers, State Government and Utilities
• Ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback and achieve agreed performance standards in order to contribute to a culture of performance excellence.
• Demonstrated high-level project management and transport and traffic engineering skills and experience, particularly related to the management of complex projects and programs.
• High level of consultation, negotiation, networking, advocacy and both oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deal with senior management, Councillors and community members and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, key service providers, external agencies and the public.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and skills in financial management, project/program cost and time management and project/program budget development and monitoring.
• Ability to lead project teams in accordance with fair and equitable human resource management policies and practices, including the ability to lead and participate in multidisciplinary project teams and offer guidance to less experienced staff.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and experience in public consultation

Skills & Experience:

• Due to the requirements of this role, a tertiary qualification in Engineering is required
• Possession of a current “C” Class driver’s licence
• Possession of a current “Work safely in the construction industry” - (White Card) Competency (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated well developed technical knowledge and skills in civil engineering, construction management and procurement.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply relevant WHS, Environmental, and quality policies and procedures in the operational field environment.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Project and works management software tools such as SAP and other general office software packages.
• Experience in delivery and management of civil construction projects.

It is expected that the successful candidate will possess strong oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. They will display initiative, attention to detail, and have the ability to work autonomously and unsupervised whilst contributing to the wider team's objectives.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume and cover letter - word format is preferred.

If you have any queries, please contact Tom Conway on 0491 293 993 or tom.conway@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.