About the role Ko te mahi neiWith new investment into transport projects secured there is no better time than to advance your career, working for a client delivering essential transport projects in high-need areas, across Christchurch. We are recruiting on a six month fixed term basis to cover parental leave.As a PM at the Council, you have the unique position of leading the project from inception. Responsibilities include:Leading the scoping of risk, budgeting and programmingCoordinating the design process, prioritising safety and qualityManaging tenders, appointing consultants and contractors, and managing their performanceTracking project progress, ensuring key milestones are met and providing regular reporting.When the project is complete, you'll be there at the end to hand the asset over to the team that will run it.To be successful in this role you will have:Experience leading civil engineering projects, ideally from early stage through to completionA relationship builder who enjoys building and managing teams and is excited by the prospect of communicating with stakeholders, elected officials, and the publicStrong commercial acumen, with experience analysing project risk and recommending mitigationWhat's in it for you? He aha nga hua ki a koe?The Council has been a champion of work-life balance for a long time. You'll have time to live your best life, in and out of work, whilst delivering projects that matter. You'll also have access to excellent training and development and will work alongside, and be mentored by, industry experts every day.At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per weekPosition - Six month fixed termLocation - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford StreetSalary - The salary band for this position goes from $121,946 - $135,496 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.