Project Management Opportunities - Parks & Community Facilities

• Deliver significant projects in a complex environment 
• Utilise your specialised skillset in delivery
• Sitting within Parks & Community Facilities Project Specialisation Office

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager and a Project Manager to join our Project Specialisation Office, within Parks & Community Facilities. Leading project teams to deliver high complexity new capital works and renewal projects, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end project management and delivery, as well as maintaining effective relationships with business owners, customers and project stakeholders.  

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to define project scope, develop project plans, and manage project timelines and budgets.

Within the Senior role, you’ll also provide coaching and mentoring opportunities to project managers across the region and provide technical advice as you lead the delivery of project outputs and outcomes, ensuring accurate fiscal advice in planning, budget allocation and cash flow forecasting. 

He kōrero mōu: About you
 
You’ll be well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively, being savvy to deal with ambiguity while making quality decisions in a dynamic challenging environment. It should go without saying that you have the ability to work cross functionally across the unit and other departments while managing a number of diverse projects at the same time.

Alongside a collaborative nature and solid relationship management skills, you’ll bring a clear customer service ethic as well as a sense of personal ownership and responsibility.

As a Senior Project Manager, in addition to experience in construction site monitoring, you’ll have significant experience in capital works project delivery (including renewals projects) and leading multiple project teams responsible for significant and complex budgets (of a value up to $20 million). 

As a Project Manager, alongside your experience in construction site monitoring, you’ll bring with you experience in capital works project delivery (including renewals projects). Ideally, this will include some experience leading multiple project teams responsible for significant capital works budgets.

Ideally, you’ll have experience in the design & build of HVAC mechanical services projects and technically proficiency in Building Service Engineering.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a career enhancing opportunity, competitive remuneration and to be part of Auckland’s meaningful history. At the forefront of our community developments, you’ll be part of a team that is dynamic and passionate about what we do. You’ll play an important part in our Parks & Community Facilities department and across Council, delivering places Aucklanders love.

Please apply by cover letter (indicating which role you are applying for, and telling us why you are interested) along with your CV.
 
Applications close Wednesday, 4th December 2024

These roles require a full driver's license, and are deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.