EL1 Project Manager (Multiple Positions Available) - Career Growth Potential

Allygroup is looking for experienced Project Managers to join our high-profile federal government agency client under a labour-hire arrangement for an initial 12-month term with the possibility of further extensions. 

Our client is seeking candidates with an understanding of the administration of contracts, building regulation compliance, fee negotiation with specialist contractors, and management of allocated budgets. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the project team and 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.

Candidates must be Canberra-based, hold a current NV2 security clearance, and be available to work on a full-time basis. 

Some of the key duties include:

• 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
• project manage security components of projects as directed
• project manage minor works and construction undertaken by DSD, or posts
• delivery and coordination of security related fit out for domestic and overseas refurbishments and relocations
• develop WHS plans and SWMS as applicable
• ensure NCC compliance for construction works directly undertaken by DSD
• review design documentation and drawings to be developed by a number of external entities

The required skills are:

• ability to liaise with key stakeholders and develop project briefs to deliver security upgrade projects
• good understanding and experience in delivering construction and physical security Infrastructure projects
• demonstrated experience in managing the procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver security projects
• ability to review design documentation for consistency, usability and implementation of security components
• identify issues prior to commencing components of the build and re-prioritise if required
• undertake site visits where required
• develop a statement of work for external contractors
• draft contract Work Orders
• demonstrated ability to understand and monitor associated budgets
• ability to project manage locally and remotely

Successful candidates are expected to be on-site as required. Domestic and overseas travel to sites may also be required as per the project schedule. 

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at [email protected] expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and relating position description/s) may also be requested by emailing [email protected]. 

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity. 

If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.