CareerPlan

Civil Project Manager - Local Government | Temporary Contract

Melbourne, VictoriaContract2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Manage civil and infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction and handover for a large metropolitan council.

Role type

Senior IC civil project manager

Builds

Capital renewal and upgrade projects

Domain

Public sector / Civil infrastructure

Required skills

Civil engineering or project management qualification, complex civil project delivery, financial management, contract management, Superintendent's Representative duties, tender preparation, risk assessment, quality and probity planning, engineering support for stormwater and Integrated Water Management, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage civil and infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction and handover; Deliver a portfolio of about $4 million on time and within budget; Prepare briefs, tenders and specifications, and manage consultants and contractors; Act as Superintendent's Representative and advise the Superintendent; Carry out risk assessments and prepare quality and probity plans; Engage with Council officers, residents, authorities, contractors and consultants, and chair project meetings; Track budgets, financial phasing and schedules, and prepare regular progress reports for management and Council under the PMO framework