Senior Project Manager - Urban Communities
SMEC has won a number of major projects and we are currently looking to ramp up our Urban Design teams to cater for Greater Melbourne's record housing
Summary about this job
Project Management
Company: SMEC
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-3774-5492
Fax: +61-2-9318-8895
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Detail information about job Senior Project Manager - Urban Communities. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Continued, unprecedented success wining major projects
- New premium Melbourne office location: Collins Square, 5 minute walk to Southern Cross Station
- Outstanding career prospects
About SMEC
SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong (SJ) and the Robert Bird Group (RBG) to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of close to 15000 dedicated people working across a network of over 100 offices in about 40 countries.
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the urban development industry is the result of building long-term client relationships to provide integrated consulting services to plan, design, construct and manage complex urban development and built environment projects in tandem with our other integrated Business Units. SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.
Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world.
The Urban Development Consulting Division of SMEC employs professional staff including Civil Engineers, Surveyors, Town Planners, Urban Designers and Master Planners, Landscape Architects and Project Managers. We provide integrated consulting services needed to plan, design, construct and manage projects from concept to completion.
The role
We are currently seeking Senior Project Manager - Urban Communities to manage a number of our most complex and high profile urban development and residential subdivision projects from our offices in Melbourne strategically located in the CBD close to Southern Cross Station in Docklands.
This role requires a minimum of 10+ years’ experience, preferably in Melbourne's land development market, to successfully deliver land development projects on behalf of our Urban Engineering business. Reporting to the Manager Urban Communities, you will play a key role in the co-ordination and management of major projects across the entire project life cycle including feasibility, design and construction management. Core responsibilities include:
- Provision of project management and project governance disciplines to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
- Financial management, client liaison and contract administration of assigned projects
- Oversight and governance of projects to resolve project issues and ensure project product is of high quality
- Promotion and application of internal project management requirements
- Provision of coaching and support to project personnel
- Technical problem solving
- Building and maintaining strong and effective client relationships
Suitable applicants will have/be:
- Urban residential land development experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering
- Knowledge of relevant design codes, Local Regulatory Authority Guidelines and Australian Standards
- A track record of achievement in a similar role and a passion for building trusted relationships with tier one developers to drive positive change and win new work
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our organisation.
SMEC Melbourne is on the move!
From 27 August 2018, our Melbourne office is relocating to Collins Square Docklands to better serve our clients.
Our new address will be: Tower 4, Level 20, 727 Collins Street Docklands VIC 3008 [link removed]
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact: David Wood | Senior Resourcing Specialist | SMEC – Urban Development Business Unit Tel. +61 3 9869 0920 | Email [email protected]
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.