Senior Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager role to join the team at our Melbourne office, looking after the delivery of Gunns Gully Rd Interchange. This position is being recruited as a 2 year contract.The Opportunity - About the Role

Reporting into the State Lead, Project Management, you will be part of the highly regarded VIC Civil/Land Project Management team and will concentrate your expertise on the procurement and delivery of the Stockland funded and delivered Highway Interchange on behalf of State Government. You will provide specialist construction expertise during all stages of delivery and promote best practice project and program management advice across the project.

As a Project Manager aligned to our Project Management business unit you will be a subject matter expert, helping to facilitate and drive the delivery of this key piece of State Level Infrastructure. This is a multi-faceted position that will enable you to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders across our business and with our key business partners.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide specialist project management tools, resources and advice to support the delivery of the Gunns Gully Interchange on the Hume Freeway.
• Participate as key business partner in the delivery of project profit targets.
• Facilitate, manage and drive efficiency through project cost plans in partnership with Development Managers, authorities, consultants and contractors to realise cost savings.
• Achieve project construction milestones across the project’s life cycle.
• Demonstrate innovation to create financial benefit for the project.
• Manage and contribute to relationships with key stakeholder groups in collaboration with the Development Manager including the contractors, consultants, approval authorities to achieve required business outcomes and in a manner that enhances the image and reputation of Stockland – refer RACI model.
• Ensure the delivery of project management expertise is in a manner that creates a sustainable product and incorporates CR&S and HS&E principles.
• Attend and contribute to the State leadership team for Civil/Land Project Management.

About You

We are seeking someone with strong bridge and highway construction delivery experience with broad knowledge of construction practices and great stakeholder management skills. Previous exposure to MRPV/State Government Infrastructure projects considered an asset. The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant industry experience
• Civil Engineering, Construction Management background, or similar
• Heavy civil experience preferred – roads, bridges, highways etc.
• Extensive experience managing and delivering significant civil infrastructure on behalf of private and public entities
• Strong ability to lead, drive and motivate contractors and consultant teams to achieve program milestones and development objectives
• Proven ability to succeed in navigating and planning complex large infrastructure project delivery
• Proven understanding of legal requirements and obligations in the administration of contracts
• Strong networks of consultant, authority and contractor stakeholders would be advantageous

The Stockland Proposition

At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.

Due to the contract nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date.

Apply today – Stockland – it's your place.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to careers@stockland.com.au