Senior Construction Project Manager

The University has 3 campuses located at St. Lucia, Gatton and Herston. The University also operates medical and dental schools in Brisbane and a number of research stations and farms throughout Queensland. 

The Property & Facilities Division (P&F) is responsible for delivering comprehensive facilities management that support the University's teaching and research goals and its strategic objectives of Learning, Discovery and Engagement. To achieve this, and to further improve the environment in which members of the University community study, work and live, P&F provide a range of services. Some of the services include: Infrastructure and Sustainability, Project Delivery, Campus Operations and Planning and Property services.

UQ's environmental and sustainability initiatives have gained significant recognition. P&F manages the University's Environmental Management System, provides advice, and promotes best sustainability practices at UQ. The Sustainability website (www.uq.edu.au/sustainability) provides a single point for the University to communicate its initiatives and successes in embedding sustainability throughout its operations, learning, discovery and engagement.  By browsing the site, the community has access to information on their sustainability study options, UQ's research in the area of sustainability, partnerships with community industry and government, and the University's carbon management strategy. You are encouraged you to visit the Sustainability website.

Further information about the Property and Facilities Division may be accessed on the Division's web site at www.pf.uq.edu.au.

The role

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible to provide strategic and technical advice on construction projects which are of a complex, innovative and high risk nature.

The successful appointee will be required to plan, direct, manage and provide oversight of assigned construction projects to ensure that the University, the Division and the Project Delivery sections goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule and budget parameters.

The person

Applicants should possess qualifications in a building construction discipline for example architecture, engineering or quantity surveying. You should also have a strong and well developed ability to communicate clearly with consultants, building contractors and the wider University client group. The applicant will need to be resilient and have the ability to manage a series of projects from inception to completion including budget and program management.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at at HEW Level 9. The remuneration package will be in the range $ 110,986.34 - $117,446.89 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $129,854 -  $137,412 p.a.).

The University of Queensland also offers other competitive options including salary sacrificing, on campus childcare, leave packaging and discounted private health insurance as well as many other benefits.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Mr. Bill Boyd-Law on +61 7 3365 3442 or b.boydlaw@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.