Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Local Council

Employment Type: Casual (38hrs a week, with potential for full time permanent positions)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to assist Council in delivering assigned projects to project completion.

The successful candidate will ensure allocated projects are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with specified standards.

Control project budgets including monitoring income and expenditure in relation to assigned projects and to provide contract administration and project reporting.

Engage with and manage stakeholder relationships as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparation of project planning schedules including identification of risks, issues and constraints and establishment of contingency plans.
- Undertake consultation where required both internally and with the community, statutory bodies and utility providers to ensure smooth progress of projects.
- Identification of appropriate quality standards and incorporation of quality plans to ensure compliance with specification, legislative, statutory and stakeholder requirements.
- Document and minute all meetings, variations, certificates of compliance, relevant contract certificates etc in accordance with accepted contract administration procedures.
- Manage all occupation health and safety requirements in accordance with legislative requirements, site specific procedures and council policies.
- Prepare progress reports, external correspondence and other documentation related to the allocated projects and ensure all documentation is maintained, up-to-date and registered in Council’s document management system.
- Ensure projects are completed,



commissioned and handed over to Councils Assets Coordinator in accordance with plans, specifications and Council procedures.
- Complete post-completion inspections on completed projects and ensure defects are addressed within the defect’s liability period.
- Monitor project budgets for compliance with adopted expenditure profile and manage any variances including assessment of claims and recommended action.
- Preparation of contract specifications and procurement processes in accordance with relevant standards and Council’s purchasing guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Tertiary qualification in project management or related field with several years relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience in project management from the planning phase, delivery phase through to evaluation and monitoring.

· Demonstrated ability to develop tender documentation/specifications and oversee tender assessment processes.

· Proven experience in the supervision of contractors including delivery of services as per contract specifications and adherence to relevant OH&S; legislation.

Pre Employment Checks:

- Working With Children Check to be obtained prior to commencement
- Police Check to be obtained prior to commencement
- Current valid (and ongoing) Victorian Driver’s Licence

About Us:

Work Solutions (Melb) is a leading casual employment agency, focused on connecting individuals with fulfilling roles that offer great work culture, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are proud to partner with local councils to deliver skilled professionals across Melbourne.

Interested?

For more information about this or other local government opportunities, call us at (03) 9116 5160 or visit: https://worksol.com.au/current-vacancies

Pay: $62.21 per hour

Work Location: In person

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