Construction Site Manager

Temporary 2 Year Opportunity Location: Captains Flat, NSW.
Office located within Queanbeyan, NSW. Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary From $106,025 plus super and leave loading Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW.
The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. About the role Plan works onsite with the site Project Manager to support the delivery of the Lake George Mine Remediation Project located within the township of Captains Flat.
The project scope requires bulk and detailed earthworks of contaminated lands and placement of cut material into an engineered containment cell.
All remediation works will be conducted under strict occupational hygiene conditions.
The role is site-based to oversee remediation works, manage subcontractors, and appropriately manage the works program and time control of services.
The role also involves monitoring project costs, assessing variations, maintaining project documentation, supporting and driving safe WHS practices, and overseeing finalisation tasks such as defect management, making significant day-to-day decisions regarding construction soil and water management of the site, and resolving variations and claims.
Key Accountabilities Provide a range of project management and support services including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology. Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes, and support effective decision making. Identify and interpret relevant statutory provisions and prepare clear procedures for staff to provide clarity in the performance of their role. Undertake the evaluation of operational policy and procedures to assess appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency, and to determine the need for corrective action and review. Undertake research, evaluation and analysis to identify emerging issues and prepare recommendations to resolve policy or process issues and inform program activities. Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information to support policy and legislative requirements for the delivery of divisional activities. Conduct risk assessments, support the development of safety plans and enforce safety protocols.
Regularly promote a safety-conscious culture and collaborate with other project staff and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations. About You To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:
Sound understanding of various construction techniques, materials, and best practices in the industry. Proficiency in project management principles, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Experience in implementing and monitoring quality control processes to ensure that construction meets the required standards and specifications. Proven commercial acumen and senior negotiation skills when managing projects and programs. Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, safety regulations, and environmental laws. Understands, prioritizes safety protocols, recognizes hazards and takes ownership of their actions and those around them. An understanding of evolving digital connectivity technologies. Essential requirements Tertiary qualifications in construction management, engineering, or other relevant field.
About Us The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state.
Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 percent of us living and working in regional NSW.
Soil Conservation Service is part of the Department of Regional NSW and supports local, state, and commonwealth government agencies to build and rehabilitate the Australian environment by providing specialist end-to-end services in environmental consulting, conservation earthworks, natural resource management, contaminated lands rehabilitation, program management, project delivery and support services.
Applying for the role Apply online by submitting:
A current resume (2 pages) A brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your experience delivering construction projects on-ground and suitable experience related to this role. Response to target question. Targeted Question You are a construction manager onsite delivering a fire-trial construction upgrade.
The project is within the delivery phase, and you identify approximately 100m of road corridor where the subgrade is unsuitable.
In 500 words or less how would you approach this situation?
Please provide next steps and your recommendation to proceed with the project.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Mitchell Arms, Project Director at E: , M: .
Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 2024 at 11:55pm Additional information: A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.
Why work for Us? We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come.
Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.
As part of our team, you will be able to: Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams.
It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.
We're all about 'having a crack'.

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