An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-profile road reconstruction and streetscape projects within active urban and residential environments.

This role will suit a hands-on, site-based Project Manager with strong civil construction experience who enjoys being on the ground, overseeing works, managing contractors, and engaging directly with the community.

You will support a well-established Project Management Office delivering a diverse Capital Works Program, with the primary focus on road and streetscape construction, alongside selected civil and building projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver road reconstruction and streetscape projects, including pavements, subgrades, kerb and channel, footpaths, drainage, traffic management and public realm upgrades;

• Maintain a daily on-site presence during active construction works;

• Personally witness and verify critical construction activities and hold points;

• Supervise contractors and issue site instructions in accordance with contract conditions;

• Manage inspections, stage signoffs, defects and rectification;

• Lead community and stakeholder engagement in live environments;

• Respond to resident, business and stakeholder enquiries professionally and promptly;

• Monitor project budgets, variations, progress claims and forecasts;

• Maintain risk and issue registers with a strong focus on safety, traffic and community impacts;

• Ensure compliance with governance, reporting, safety and quality requirements; and

• Coordinate practical completion, asset handover and post-implementation reviews.

About You:

You will bring a practical, delivery-focused approach and be comfortable managing construction works in live environments.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience delivering road reconstruction and/or streetscape projects;

• Strong civil construction knowledge, including pavements, drainage and traffic staging;

• Demonstrated experience in site-based project management;

• Ability to manage contractors, hold points and quality inspections;

• Strong stakeholder and community engagement skills;

• Experience working within structured governance and reporting frameworks; and

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or similar.

If you are a construction-focused Project Manager who enjoys being on site and delivering tangible outcomes for the community, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant Capital Works Program.

How to Apply:
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Emin Jeka at u&u on 0428 110 378 quoting reference number 43775.
 
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