About the Opportunity:

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/n Aspect Personnel is working with a large, diverse metropolitan council to find an experienced Civil Project Manager for a temporary assignment, covering a team member who is on secondment. You'll join the Capital Delivery team and keep a live program of civil renewal and upgrade projects on track, from planning through to construction and handover./n

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/n This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly. You'll take ownership of contracts and stakeholders, and help Council meet its capital works delivery targets./n

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Key Responsibilities:/n

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- Manage civil and infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction and handover to service managers

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- Deliver a portfolio of about $4 million on time and within budget

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- Prepare briefs, tenders and specifications, and manage consultants and contractors

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- Act as Superintendent's Representative and advise the Superintendent

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- Carry out risk assessments and prepare quality and probity plans

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- Evaluate design options on economic, aesthetic, maintenance and construction grounds

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- Give engineering support on stormwater and Integrated Water Management matters

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- Engage with Council officers,



residents, authorities, contractors and consultants, and chair project meetings

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- Track budgets, financial phasing and schedules, and prepare regular progress reports for management and Council under the PMO framework

/n About You:/n

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- A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Civil Project Management, or extensive project management experience in an assets and capital delivery setting

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- Substantial experience delivering complex civil projects, including financial management

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- Proven contract management experience, including Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative duties

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- Skill in preparing briefs and complex tenders, and interpreting plans, specifications and technical reports

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- Strong analytical, problem-solving and costing skills

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- Excellent written and verbal communication, with robust negotiation and stakeholder skills

/n How to Apply:

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/n If you're available for an immediate temporary assignment, click Apply and attach your resume. For a confidential discussion, contact Matt Larner at Aspect Personnel.

📌 Civil Project Manager - Local Government | Temporary Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspect Personnel
📍 Melbourne