POSITION OBJECTIVES

To manage and successfully deliver a range of capital works and other projects by implementing practices that support a high standard of project planning, development, monitoring, reporting and implementation to ensure that projects meet completion targets and remain on budget.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Skills

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

Proven experience in supervising staff and contractors

Ability to work as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and stakeholders

Excellent report writing skills

Strong analytical and numeracy skills

GIS capability (desirable)

AutoCAD capability (desirable)

Knowledge

Working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations (desirable).

Experience in interpreting a range of legislation that is complex in nature.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of Project Management.

Specific knowledge of Project Management software applications.

Working knowledge of risk management and work health and safety principles and practices.

Experience

Substantial demonstrated practical experience in Project Management

Experience in a similar position within local government or the public sector

Qualifications

‘C’ Class Drivers’ Licence

Completion of a recognised tertiary qualification in Project Management or an equivalent discipline or experience.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and direction in the successful delivery of multiple concurrent shire projects, as determined by the Director Projects & Environment.

Provide strong leadership ensuring designated project teams work effectively.

Budget preparation and management.

Management of project implementation, ensuring best management and design practices with due regard to Shire standards, policy, legislative requirements, and good infrastructure construction practices.

Have responsibility for control of designated projects and ensuring projects and tasks are completed on time and within budget.

Provide information and advice to the Director on the progress of designated projects, including solutions to issues or challenges that may become evident in the delivery of projects.

Production of quality reports and information to the Director and Council, including attending Council, Committee and public meetings and briefings as required.

Represent Council in negotiations and reporting requirements with government, private industry bodies and working groups to facilitate major projects for the Shire in a professional manner.

Management of stakeholder management plans and consultation strategies.

Production, storage, and maintenance of project documentation in a disciplined, systematic fashion.

Preparation of Risk Management Plans and risk status reports as appropriate.

Overall responsibility for management of grant funding associated with designated projects.

Development of tender or quotation documentation for designated projects as determined.

Preparation, evaluation and award of commissions and contracts as per the Shire’s policies and regulations and oversight of performance by contractors,

Manage commission and contract payments, claims, variations and prepare expenditure reports.

Ensure compliance with the Shire’s policies, procedures, and safe work method statements, together with all legal requirements in relation to Work, Health, and Safety.