Cairns Regional Council (View other jobs from this organisation)
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Cairns Regional Council plays a fundamental role in planning and providing for the Cairns community. Servicing a population of over 150,000 across an area of nearly 1700km2 from Bramston Beach to Palm Cove, we deliver more than 400 services and functions. With the mission of “serving the community", Cairns Regional Council delivers a myriad of programs and services designed to promote the well-being of residents, the environment and the local economy. In addressing the challenges of population growth, climate change, environmental management, economic development and social well-being, we strive to create a sustainable, secure and vibrant future for our community.
Senior Project Engineer
About the role
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We are currently seeking a Senior Project extraordinaire with extensive civil engineering, project and contract management experience to lead and manage the project teams in the delivery of major capital works projects across all of Council’s infrastructure programs except water and wastewater ($100M/a program with projects up to $25M and duration 6-24 months).
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparation, design, specification, tender and/or contract documentation activities for capital works projects, report writing, manage project teams, tender and contract management, preparation of progress reports.
This position reports to the Preconstruction Coordinator and makes up a team of 8 members comprising of Engineers, Project Managers and a Project Support Officer.
To be successful in this role you must have:-
Essential:
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
People Orientated Skills & Attributes
A post graduate qualification in project / contract management is desirable.
To apply:
Please ensure your application includes:-
- Qualifications
- Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
- People Oriented Skills & Attributes
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug & alcohol test & national criminal history check.
All applications must be made on-line and close on 3 September 2017