Project Manager - Project Development

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About our opportunity

Our Project Management Department annually delivers up to $180M or approximately 550 capital/operational projects ranging from $10k to $20M per year across of variety of assets including roads, paths, bridges, parks, buildings and coastal assets. As a Project Manager - Project Development you'll be the point of contact providing expert advice, innovation and problem solving focused on managing the planning phase for capital works and infrastructure projects. You'll be:

• Coordinating planning phase concept design for projects, working with internal and external providers, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders;
• Reviewing project scopes, design review, cost estimation, constructability considerations, contract documentation, specifications, quality and environmental issues
• Work independently, and interdependently with Project Managers on pre-construction works, streamlining production of design drawings, technical specifications, contract management requirements, stakeholder liaison and quality control
• Seeking consultancy for assessment, inspections, and investigations throughout the planning period 
• Reporting on Project Development and planning phase issues.

About you

Bring your project management and construction experience including understanding of project documents, design drawings, specifications, schedules and Australian Standard contracts, as well as:

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed conceptual, investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to contribute to fostering a healthy, inclusive and well-connected workplace
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, reasoning, evaluation and decision-making skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or other relevant field, or relevant experience
• Current C class driver’s licence (required)
• Construction Induction Card competency (required)
• Professional membership to a relevant industry provider or project management qualification (highly regarded).

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.

We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.

Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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