Project Officer

 

6 month contract

Road & bridge construction & maintenance

Northern NSW coast location

This government department maintains and manages the road systems and transport infrastructure projects throughout NSW.

The role of Project Officer provides efficient and effective technical, contract and project management support to the Project Manager

You will be involved in the development and implementation of various road and bridge construction and maintenance projects in Northern NSW

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Provide specialist technical support to Project Managers throughout the life cycle of construction project
• To resolve technical issues and optimise solutions through the considered implementation of appropriate procedures, guidelines, processes and practices.
• Ensure internal service providers, professional service contractors and minor physical works and services contractors are managed effectively
• Ensure nominated components of the project are completed to the required scope, time, costs, quality
• Ensure Environmental protection safeguards, Occupational Health and Safety requirements and community consultation are incorporated into project and contract documentation

SELECTION CRITERIA

 

• Proven ability in applying contract and project management procedures required for the development and/or implementation of road and/or bridge projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of quality assurance, OH&S and environmental management and systems in construction industry projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of standard computer software including, complex spreadsheets and project management programs, to deliver the key accountabilities of the position.
• Proven ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated high level communication skills, with proven experience in negotiation and consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the technical aspects of construction industry projects in one or more of the following areas: project management of road/bridge infrastructure, bridge/road design, construction management & planning, engineering ????? ?????, quantity surveying and estimating
• Possession of formal qualifications to at least Diploma level in either of Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Certificate IV Trade qualification in a construction or building related area

This is an immediate contract role, based out of the regional office in Grafton for a period of 6 months.

Contact Andrew Pinkerton on (??) ???? ???? for more information, or email ???@???.???