Manager Project Services - Bayside City Council

Key Leadership role uplifting capability, engagement and culture Drive exceptional project management outcomes for the local community Flexible working options Bayside City Council is a unique municipality renowned for its natural environment, ‘village feel’ and low density living located south of Melbourne’s CBD. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council’s enduring purpose is extraordinary places, thriving communities, better futures. They are a progressive council with a vision to become a sector-leading organisation delivering outstanding customer experience and community outcomes. Find out more about Bayside City Council here: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/ Reporting to the Director Environment, Recreation and Infrastructure, the Manager Project Services will lead the team to successfully deliver Bayside City Council’s complex Capital Works portfolio of civil, building and major capital projects to achieve Council’s strategic objectives and increase the liveability for its community. With project delivery being your key outcome, your success will be built on your ability to effectively build and manage a high-performing and highly engaged team of Coordinators and Project Managers. Working with the community and other key stakeholders, this role will enable and encourage input into the planning, design, and delivery of capital projects across the municipality. As a key contributor to the Council’s leadership team, this role will improve the capability and capacity of the Project Delivery Teams to meet the requirements of project sponsors and the community, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements whilst effectively engaging across the broader organisation. The role will also work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and executive team to develop an achievable four-year capital program that meets Council’s aspirations within the parameters of its Long-Term Financial Plan. An experienced leader in complex project environments, the Manager Project Services will have a sound understanding of design and construction methodologies, as well as the ability to confidently manage contractors. You have strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage complex contracts to deliver the best quality outcomes for Council and its community. You are a strategic problem solver, with the ability to effectively to navigate the current construction climate, including contractor engagement, material shortages and cost escalations. As a contemporary leader, you have demonstrated experience building a high-performing and engaged team. You are confident in your ability to engage and manage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, and navigating political and sensitive environments. Your proven experience leading significant capital works programs client side or contractor side will be paired with a formal qualification in Engineering, architecture, construction, project management or related field. Experience working within local government, the broader public sector or an aligned operating environment will be highly regarded. For a copy of the PD, please download https://bit.ly/4e5cwbl To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD, please contact Kate Rowe o 0412 254 802 . To apply for this role, or to find out more information, please go to www.davidsonwp.com and search for the role title.