Our client is a large local council who is seeking the services of an Architectural Project Manager for a one year contract role.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Architectural Project Manager is a position in the City Plan and City Transformation Unit within City Future Directorate. The role is client side, design focused. Our focus is on life first, then spaces, then buildings. The Architectural Project Manager will inspire others to value design excellence, place making and liveability. They will embrace Council’s mission to collaborate and innovate to become a leading organisation.

The Architectural Project Manager will manage the concept design of key masterplans, building and public domain projects. They will balance risk, program, cost and design integrity. The Project Manager will work closely with external consultant teams, building relationships and ensuring the best outcome for each project. The role will have a strong focus on community engagement and communication as well as meeting legislative and governance requirements.

The Architectural Project Manager will work with Council's Operations Department for the delivery of building works and provide architecture and design quality advice for Council as required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Inspire others to value design excellence, place making and liveability;

Undertake needs analysis, prepare internal project briefs defining quality, scope, budget and program for each project;

Lead place specific masterplans for public places and buildings;

Preparation of consultant’s briefs, co-ordination of consultants and in-house staff and stakeholder and community engagement ;

Project manage the concept design and development of key building and infrastructure projects identified by Council;

Prepare expression of interests, quotations and tenders ;

Overview design quality during the construction phase ;

Establish mechanisms for effective liaison with Council’s Operations Department for the delivery of capital works projects;

Develop, implement and monitor project plans, cost plans, work breakdown structures and Gantt charts for each project;

Serve as a member of assessment teams in relation to selection of consultants and tenders;

Lead project control group meetings throughout projects;

Execute and oversee financial management of projects during concept design; monitor reports, invoicing, revenue projections, etc.;

Drive continual improvement of project management processes through ongoing monitoring, evaluation and reporting;

Investigate and develop funding options for the Units projects;

Provide architectural and design advice to Council;

Keep up to date with industry trends and based on them make recommendations on design initiatives for Council;

Achieve a high level of customer service and community satisfaction;

Attend after-hours events, meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering or other relevant discipline;

Current Class C driver's licence;

Current WorkCover Construction OHS Induction (White Card).

Essential Experience

Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in Project Management;

Demonstrated high level verbal, oral and written communication skills;

Extensive demonstrated experience in project managing the design of complex capital works/building projects to improve the built environment;

Adept at managing project budgets, project plans, cost plans, work breakdown structures and Gantt charts for each project;

Demonstrated capital works project management experience ranging from engaging consultants, writing project briefs, project conception through to site investigation, brief preparation, design development , supervision of consultants;

The ability to coordinate a number of complex projects concurrently;

Experience or demonstrated skills in all stages of design, with a working knowledge of current trends and opportunities for urban design, sustainable design and knowledge of construction techniques;

Understanding of construction issues, terminology, materials and methods;

Effective negotiation skills;

Responsibility for development and management of own projects;

Experience in working within multi-discipline teams including Architects, Landscape Architects and Designers, Artists, Engineers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors;

Display interpersonal skills in negotiation, advocacy, consultation skills, and strong customer service focus

Eligibility for Registration with AIA, AILA, PIA or equal.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND OR EXPERIENCE

Post graduate qualifications in Project Management;

Skills in technology relevant to Project Management;

Knowledge in current sustainability, environmental and materials best practices. Local Government, State Government experience;

To submit, please apply online using the ‘apply’ button, or email your resume to [email protected] quoting reference # 883MCJ.

Alternatively, please contact Lindie van Vuuren on 0418 205 651 to discuss.