Project Manager - Parks

Project Manager - Parks

Position Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver parks capital works projects, including undertaking investigations, planning, design, documentation and specification, stakeholder engagement, and contract and project management. The role ensures the delivery of sustainable open space, recreation and landscape infrastructure that meets community needs and aligns with Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

Working within the Capital Works Service Unit and reporting to the Coordinator Parks Projects, the position is responsible for managing assigned projects in line with individual and team work plans, as well as Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans.

The role is community-focused and requires close collaboration with the Manager Capital Works, Coordinator Parks Projects and other Council staff to ensure the successful delivery of parks and open space projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

Manage workload and contractors in the efficient and effective delivery of the following functions and services for Council in accordance with management plans and budgets:

• Investigations, project scoping and accurate cost estimates
• Landscape architecture and design
• Design of parks capital works (in-house or contractor)
• Preparation and submission of project approvals, DAs and/ or environmental assessments (as necessary)
• Tender preparation, documentation, specification and procurement for capital works upgrades, in consultation with Procurement and Fleet staff
• Project and contract management of parks capital works
• Supervision of contractors (or in-house staff) undertaking parks capital works projects
• Community engagement and consultation (including internal stakeholders) for capital works projects
• Assistance with community garden capital works projects (if needed)

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply via the link with your CV attached.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Cullen on 0403 242 600.

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