Project Officer - Civil

Project Officer - Civil

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

We are currently looking for Project Officer – Civil on a full-time temporary basis working. The candidate rate is negotiable. We are looking for someone to start immediately and commit to up to 3 months.

Location:              Rockingham, WA

Role Purpose:

• Manage the planning and delivery of Civil Infrastructure projects
• Provide internal consultancy both within the team and for other City departments for civil related projects
• Manage projects and contracts from procurement to completion stages

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise the delivery of project works relative to Civil Infrastructure as identified through the various City plans (i.e. Business Plan, Community Infrastructure Plan, Asset Management Plan)
• Lead multiple disciplinary teams from various departments and external consultants
• Review consultant specifications, drawings, contract documentation and communicate amendments
• Ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and local government tender regulations
• Develop tender and contract documentation to ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and local government tender regulations
• Create, review, monitor and implement stakeholder communication plans and strategies
• Monitor and report on project performance to the Construction Engineer
• Assist in the review and update of formal processes and procedures relating to landscape projects
• Provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline

 
Requirements of the Job:

• Previous experience in local government (desirable)
• Extensive construction, engineering or trade experience and technical expertise specific to infrastructure projects, with the ability to problem solve and provide well-thought of solution.
• Ability to understand relevant Acts, Regulations, local laws, policies and relevant codes.
• Understand the major components of civil design practices
• Demonstrated experience in managing and administering construction projects and contractors
• Experience with financial management of multi-disciplinary projects covering budgeting, cost control and reporting requirements
• Experience in the production of high-quality tender documents such as project scopes, specifications, contracts and estimates
• Strong written and interpersonal skills, particularly verbal communication