Project Manager Iconic Melbourne Projects

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Reporting to the Director responsible for redevelopment of Melbourne Park, the Project Manager ensure that all relevant aspects of a project are effectively scoped, all technical and commercial issues are identified, properly assessed and managed in terms of project output as well as collaborating with other project managers and team members to guarantee the project’s delivery. 

About the role

With your strong stakeholder and project management skills you will be leading the coordination of all participants on the project, ensuring expectations are understood and agreed, program developed and closely monitored, key milestones met, and that delivery, performance and financial targets are achieved. Your duties will include;

• Prepare project schedules, cost plans, risk assessment and management plans, and have responsibility for undertaking project formulation including budgeting and programming.
• Develop consultant and design briefs and manage subsequent engagements throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Provide policy and strategic advice to Government on the project; including writing high level project reports and briefs.
• Contribute to proactive project management to meet all time/cost/quality/scope milestones to deliver project outcomes.
• Manage tender processes in accordance with probity standards, and monitor and manage contractor performance including contract administration.
• Manage important stakeholder relationships as well as having the ability to influence senior members of the division and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Preparation of the project feasibility, including cash flow forecasting and periodic reporting to management;
• Reporting on status of development; and
• Collaborating with internal teams and resources on a range of matters, such as planning, design, legal and marketing.

About you

The ideal project manager will have proven project leadership skills in politically sensitive environments combined with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you will demonstrate skills and experience in:

• Project management, with proven skills in delivering project outcomes within specific timelines.
• Managing a number of projects simultaneously, particularly infrastructure projects of a social, sports and/or cultural nature
• High level interpersonal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to make judgements about and articulate issues at senior levels within the public and private sectors.
• Undertaking research, conducting complex feasibility studies and evaluating proposals from a commercial perspective.
• Project feasibility and planning studies as well as commercial analysis and cost management
• Tertiary qualified in architecture, engineering, building, construction management or a project management related discipline and will have demonstrated management expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

About our culture

Our culture is one of collaboration and positive contribution, suited to energetic and engaging team players who can readily adapt to changing priorities and bring a service-oriented approach to all stakeholder interactions.

We actively encourage sharing of knowledge and best practice across our teams. We respect and value every individual’s talents and contribution and harness these strengths to collectively achieve the kind of results we can all be proud of.

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police records check prior to an offer of employment being made.

Does this sound like you?

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, please submit your cover letter and resume.