AddressWe are seeking a Project Manager Underground Power to join our team on an 18-month maximum term contract working on either a Full Time or Part Time basis (minimum requirement of 3 days or 22.8 hours).
About the City of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach.
With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
Reporting to the Coordinator City Projects, the Project Manager Underground Power will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of Underground Power Projects in collaboration with Western Power and their appointed contractor using effective client-side representation, robust project management skills, and comprehensive customer liaison capabilities, including community consultation.
Key duties of the position include:
- Acting as the Clients Representative for the City and facilitating delivery of the Underground Power Projects;
- Working closely with Western Power and the appointed contractor to prepare Project Management Plans encompassing stakeholder analysis, communication plans, peer review meetings and risk assessments;
- Collaborating with Western Power and the contractor to coordinate project activities, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards; and
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive community consultation plan, ensuring residents and businesses are informed about the project's purpose, timelines, and potential impacts.
About you
To be successful in the role you will be tertiary qualified in Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management and/or have equivalent experience in a similar role.
You will have a thorough knowledge of civil engineering and public infrastructure principles and practices in addition to previous experience in civil engineering or public infrastructure project delivery.
The successful candidate will also have:
- Thorough knowledge of the requirements to prepare and compile construction documentation;
- Demonstrated experience in preparing, monitoring, and reporting on project budgets and expenditure;
- Experience in community / resident liaison; and
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated experience as a Client-side Representative is highly desirable.
What we offer
The Project Manager Underground Power position offers a full-time annual salary of $112,000 plus superannuation (offer will be pro-rata for part time hours).
Employee Benefits
- 5 Weeks’ Annual Leave
- Up to 13% Superannuation contribution
- Flexible working arrangements
- Healthy Workplace Initiatives & Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development opportunities.
- Private Health Insurance discounts
Additional details
This position is being offered on a maximum term 18 - month contract and can be fulfilled in either a full time or part time capacity with a minimum of 22.8 hours per week. Work pattern is negotiable.
An extension of up to 2 years may be offered pending successful approval of the third Underground Power project.
Please read the position description to ensure an adequate understanding of the role.
Candidates must have current rights to work in Australia.
Confidential enquires can be directed to Mark O’Toole, Coordinator City Projects on (08) 9273 3***.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online via the City of Nedlands website or via SEEK before 9am AWST, Monday 1 July 2024.
