About the role | Ko te mahi nei
With 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 one permanent vacancy and one 9 month fixed term vacancy 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 programming
Coordinating the design process, prioritising safety and quality
Managing tenders, appointing consultants and contractors, and managing their performance
Tracking 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 completion
A relationship builder who enjoys building and managing teams and is excited by the prospect of communicating with stakeholders, elected officials and the public
Strong commercial acumen, with experience analysing project risk and recommending mitigation
What'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.
Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - 1x Permanent & 1 x 9 month fixed term beginning mid January 2025.
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - 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.
Closing date - 8/11/2024
To view the position description please visit - Project Manager Transport - Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities - Jobs at Christchurch City Council
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.
At Christchurch City Council, we're all about teamwork to make Otautahi a great place to live. With a crew of over 3,000 passionate people, we're dedicated to shaping a brighter future for our communities, our people, and our environment.
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