Project Manager - Government NV

REQUIREMENT

This dynamic Government department has a requirement for Security Infrastructure project management resource(s) with project/construction management background who has skills in Project delivery with an understanding of security measures in building projects.

SCOPE OF TASK

The resource must have an understanding in the administration of contracts, building regulation compliance, fee negotiation with specialist contractors, management of allocated budgets and be able to project manage locally and remotely. The role is to keep the project delivery progressing (on time and on budget) whilst protecting the integrity of the design and ensuring full compliance with security measures/regulations.

ROLE

Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the project team.

Ensure the required deliverables are produced to the required quality standard.

Ensure approved time (schedule and cost (budget) are managed consistent with project objectives.

Integrate the project management stakeholders throughout the 5 phases of the project.

Liaise with the project customers, stakeholders and governance bodies, such as a Program

Management Office in delivering the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaise with the project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Manage project scope, risks and stakeholder expectations to ensure integration of project activities.

Mange the design and documentation through the 5 project phases Initiation/Design and

Document/Delivery/HOTO/DLP

Manage project variations and changes and maintain the change control process.

Coordinate and prepare regular progress reports and communication with key stakeholders.

Establish project administration systems, document control and record management processes.

Prepare, manage, review and update project documentation including risk and communications plans

in conjunction with project team members.

Manage project costs through cost estimating, budgeting, monitoring and contingency management.

Ensure appropriate quality standards and quality assurance requirements are met.

Liaise with suppliers, consultants and contractors as required.

Ensure the project schedule is maintained and regularly report progress.

Manage the risk management process, including the development of contingency plans, reviewing

residual risks and escalating risks that cannot be managed at the project level.

Monitor overall progress, use of resources and initiate corrective action where necessary.

Coordinate handover and completion activities and documents.

Identify and document lessons learned during the project.

Ensure the project meets its legislative obligations, eg: Workplace Health and Safety Act, Disability

Discrimination Act.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Ability to liaise with key stakeholders and develop project briefs to deliver security upgrade projects;

2. Good understanding and experience in delivering construction and physical security Infrastructure

projects.

3. Manage the procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver security projects;

4. Design reviewed against the project brief;

5. Review design documentation for consistency, usability and implementation of security components;

6. Identify issues prior to commencing components of the build and re-prioritise if required;

7. Undertake site visits where required;

8. Develop statement of work for external contractors;

9. Draft contract Work Orders;

10. Demonstrated ability to understand and monitor associated budgets.

11. Project manage security components of projects as directed;

12. Project manage minor works and construction undertaken by DSD, or posts;

13. Delivery and coordination of security related fit out for domestic and overseas refurbishments and

relocations;

14. Develop WHS plans and SWMS as applicable;

15. Ensure NCC compliance for construction works directly undertaken by DSD;

16. Review design documentation and drawings to be developed by a number of external entities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Estimated Start Date: July 2024

Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months

Extension Term: 12 Months

Location of Work: ACT

Security Clearance: Must hold NV2

Working Arrangements: Flexible work arrangements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.