Senior Project Manager - Special Projects
Public Sector PeopleListed 1 Oct 2026
About the role:
This role is essentially a Capital Works Project Manager position, with a strong focus on end-to-end project delivery, contract administration and construction supervision.
Key responsibilities
This role is essentially a Capital Works Project Manager position, with a strong focus on end-to-end project delivery, contract administration and construction supervision.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver Council’s capital works program across the full project lifecycle, from initiation and design through to construction, handover and defects.
- Manage project budgets, programs, quality, risks and resources to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Develop project briefs, designs, specifications, tender and contract documentation.
- Prepare project budgets, estimates and delivery plans.
- Manage procurement processes, including EOI, quotations, tendering and contractor/consultant selection.
- Manage contractors and consultants, including contract administration, WHS, environmental compliance and performance.
- Act as Superintendent’s Representative during contract delivery.
- Coordinate site establishment, construction activities, existing services and contractor inductions.
- Lead Project Control Group meetings and provide regular project and financial reporting.
- Coordinate project completion, including as-constructed drawings, O&M manuals, asset register updates and handover to Council Operations.
- Ensure projects comply with Council policies, environmental requirements, standards and relevant legislation.
- Provide technical advice and maintain strong relationships with Council stakeholders, contractors, consultants and internal teams.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next contract opportunity please apply via the appropriate link with a CV attached.
For a confidential discussion regarding this call me on 0403 242 600 or email paul@publicsectorpeople.com.au
For a confidential discussion regarding this call me on 0403 242 600 or email paul@publicsectorpeople.com.au