Project Manager - Transport

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About the role | Ko te mahi nei

With new investment into transport projects secured there is no better time than to advance your career, working for a client delivering essential transport projects in high-need areas, across Christchurch.

As a PM at the Council, you have the unique position of leading the project from inception, responsibilities include;

• Leading the scoping of risk, budgeting and programming
• Coordinating the design process, prioritising safety and quality
• Managing tenders, appointing consultants and contractors and managing their performance
• Tracking project progress, ensuring key milestones are met and providing regular reporting.

When the project is complete, you'll be there at the end to hand the asset over to the team that will run it.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be an experienced civil engineering professional, with a proven track record of leading projects from early stages through to completion
• Bring hands-on experience delivering transport capital projects within a local government environment
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess project risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies
• Be a natural relationship builder who enjoys leading and developing teams, and confidently engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Have extensive experience in stakeholder management, including working with the public, community groups, community boards, mana whenua, and government agencies such as NZTA and KiwiRail
• Be skilled in working with elected members, including preparing high-quality reports, delivering presentations, and engaging with community boards and councils
• Have proven experience writing formal local government decision reports and presenting these clearly and effectively to both community boards and council

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
• Position - Permanent, full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $126,230 to $140,255 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.