About the role
You are a highly experienced engineering professional with a proven ability to lead and manage project teams focused on delivering roadworks, civil infrastructure, parks, and urban form programs/projects.
Your expertise in civil infrastructure and project management has equipped you with the skills to plan, execute, and finalize deliverables that align with the strategic objectives of Council and handover assets that positively impact the work area and the region.
You are an effective communicator skilled at managing diverse stakeholders and providing specialist, technical advice.
Your analytical mind and attention to detail enable you to navigate complex challenges and deliver lasting results.
About the team
The Project Services Branch forms part of the Infrastructure Services Group and is a project management office that manages the delivery of major road, drainage, park, sports facility, bridge, building, business system, and change projects primarily for Council client areas.
We look for strong values-based leaders who are confident in dynamic business environments and have a desire to serve our community.
This is an exciting time to join the Project Services team with a number of significant projects in the pipeline including program management, project planning, and the management of design and construction on major road upgrades (Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Rds intersections), bridge renewals (Branchview Bridge), road renewals (such as Jondaryan-Mt Tyson Rd), a major sports park (Toowoomba Region Sports Precinct), flood immunity/drainage improvements (Perth St culvert), recreation projects (Escarpment Mountain Bike Trails project), and Council's Flood Recovery Program.
Requirements
* Suitably Qualified: Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering and Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status or the ability to obtain your RPEQ within 12 months of commencement.
* Postgraduate Qualifications in Project Management or the ability and willingness to obtain further qualifications and certifications in this area.
* Highly Experienced: Extensive leadership experience in the planning, design, and construction of roadworks and other civil infrastructure and the commercial capability to prepare and manage associated design consultancies and construction contracts.
* Technical Expert: A highly developed understanding of the phases and systems required to deliver significant infrastructure projects following a Project Management Framework and a detailed understanding of relevant legislation, codes, and standards.
* Influential Leader: A demonstrated ability to effectively lead project teams and monitor and influence culture and performance that is aligned with Council's values and objectives.
* Excellent Communicator: Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and adept at delivering presentations and drafting high-quality technical reports.
* Values Driven: Your professional values align with Council's values and as a Project Manager you understand the importance of Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Safety/Wellbeing and instilling and reinforcing these values in your team.