Senior Project Manager Buildings - Maribyrnong City Council

W&Co Search is proud to partner with Maribyrnong City Council in the recruitment of a Senior Project Manager Buildings.

Maribyrnong City Council is dedicated to enhancing the community by delivering high-quality services, infrastructure, and opportunities that meet the diverse needs of its residents. Located in Melbourne’s vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is a thriving and diverse community, with a strong commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth. The Council plays a vital role in shaping the city’s future, delivering projects that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Buildings to lead the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of community building capital works projects. This role will focus on feasibility, project planning, design management, stakeholder engagement and contract administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with Council’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Coordinator Project Delivery – Buildings, you will manage consultants, contractors and project support staff to deliver high-quality building projects including renewals, upgrades and new facilities. You will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept development and design through to construction, handover and post-completion review. A strong focus on safety, risk management, quality control and customer service will be essential to success in this role.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in managing building and community infrastructure projects, ideally within a local government or similar public-sector client-side environment. You will have demonstrated expertise in contract administration, consultant and contractor management, cost control and stakeholder engagement. A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Building, Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline is preferred, along with strong proficiency in project management systems and the Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian standards, and occupational health and safety requirements is essential.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who is not only technically capable but also aligned with Council’s values of Respect, Courage and Integrity, and who is motivated to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team during an exciting period of growth and change within the Infrastructure Services directorate.

For a confidential discussion please contact Ashley Wilkes on 0448 007 653 or Cassandra Amer on 0489 277 600. For email enquiries please contact info@wcosearch.com

Applications should include a one page cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your relevant experience and alignment to the role.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.

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