Road Construction Coordinator
Job No:
CCNSW82
Location:
Cudal, Central West NSW
About the Opportunity
Cabonne Council cares for "Australia's Food Basket" a rich rural shire in central west NSW, covering the towns of Canowindra, Cargo, Cudal, Cumnock, Eugowra, Manildra, Molong and Yeoval. The area is home to the site of Australia's first gold rush and is famous for ballooning, food and wine, agriculture and mining. We are seeking an Construction Coordinator to implement Council’s road/bridges construction projects by managing the council’s construction team and outside contractors ensuring efficient completion of the construction programs. This position will also coordinate, monitor and review road construction programs to ensure they are consistent with Council’s vision and mission and meet the objectives of Council’s management plan and Council's capital works program
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Effectively coordinate and oversee Council’s road construction team in the completion of road construction programs according to design specifications and legislative requirements and standards.
- Coordinate and monitor Council’s road construction and maintenance programs.
- Assist in managing the effective delivery of civil infrastructure.
- Undertake progress inspections and reporting of civil works programs to monitor the efficiency, compliance and condition of infrastructure.
- Assist with infrastructure management planning to facilitate the timely provision of upgrade programs
- Carry out planning, organising, supervising and monitoring of staff for the efficient and effective performance of section activities.
- Effectively plan and Coordinate various project elements through structured project management processes including project plan development and execution.
- Thoroughly review and/or prepare technical specifications and contract documents for inclusion in tender documentation relating to capital works projects.
- Administer capital works contracts to ensure conformance with specifications, relevant standards and Council’s purchasing guidelines.
- Monitor project budgets for compliance with adopted expenditure profile and report any variances and recommend any remedial action.
- Identify appropriate quality standards and incorporation of quality plans to ensure compliance with specification, legislative, statutory and stakeholder requirements.
To be considered for this role you will:
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field and/or significant experience in the coordination of civil construction and maintenance programs with the ability to program works.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, contract management and tendering
- Experience in budget development and administration.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff and an understanding of effective team leadership and management.
- Understanding of civil construction and maintenance techniques, including emerging practices and technology.
- Competent computer skills in Word, Excel and Access, MapInfo, Civilcad, GIS and Project.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance, environmental and risk management systems.
As a person you will:
- Be a natural leader and key person of influence.
- Have excellent oral communication and negotiation skills and proven ability in the preparation of written reports, procedures, communication plans.
- Have strong time management skills including the ability to manage a diverse range of tasks with changing deadlines.
- Have the ability to lead and direct a multidisciplinary team geographically separated.
- Be resilient with a ‘can do attitude’
Other details relating to this position are:
- Salary is $68k to $79k per annum
- Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2017
- Applications close 8pm Sunday 18 February 2018
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
- Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
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How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please take a few moments to read the position description carefully and assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cant submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not required, Council will only accept applications submitted online. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Council's Operations Manager (Roads & Bridges), Tony Weekes on (02) 63907155. Cabonne Council operates a merit based recruitment process
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Pre Employment Screening
In the event that you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process.
- A pre employment physical examination (at Council's expense) including a hearing test and may include a drug and alcohol test
- Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
- Council may also check the authenticity of certificates and qualifications
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Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!