Project Manager (Local Government Capital Works)

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager (Local Government Capital Works) for our client, a Local Council based in Sydney. This is an initial contract until April 2025 with a pay rate of $74-95 per hour + super for 38-40 hours per week.Please note that experience of Local Government capital works projects is a requirement for this role.Key Requirements:

• Be a part of a successful and well established project delivery team.
• Manage the delivery of a wide range of civil, Open Space and Building infrastructure projects across the LGA.
• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent Project Management.
• Extensive experience in the planning, scheduling and delivery of multi facet projects including but not limited to; infrastructure, public domain, building and landscape assets. with high public/political visibility.
• Proven ability to resolve project and contract management related issues.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation, regulations, design standards and codes of practice related to the construction, safety and management of infrastructure, public domain, building and landscape assets.
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to develop and/or oversee the preparation of tender and contract documentation, complex briefings, technical reports and resident consultation/notification.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to negotiate project delivery outcomes with internal and external stakeholders

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience
• Previous experience of Local Government projects (client-side)
• Previous experience of open space, public domain, building and landscape Capital Works projects
• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar

This is an exciting opportunity so if you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume by clicking on the ‘APPLY’ button below or call Gary Ward on 02 9269 8809 for a confidential discussionAt Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusionShare this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )Part of RGF Staffing APEJ, Chandler Macleod, we get people.sOur specialtiesOur specialtiesAdviceMore from usChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.