- Employment Type: Full Time, continuing role
- Competitive salary package available
- Location: Kensington, NSW (On- campus role, hybrid work arrangement)
UNSW
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society. Estate Management (EM) provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on the Kensington campus as well as the sub-campuses. The physical environment of UNSW is a key resource that supports the University in achieving its aspiration to continuously improve its position as Australia’s leading research-intensive university globally.
The Opportunity
The Estate Management Campus Improvement Team is responsible for the planning and delivery of all projects including new buildings, rehabilitation, alterations and additions, major repairs and infrastructure external works and energy projects. The team is also responsible for the enhancement of the existing campus’ physical environment through planning, integration, development and provision of strategic advice on corporate real estate, asset management, facilities planning and project/services procurement.
As Senior Manager, Estate Improvement you will lead delivering a range of key strategic projects ensuring accordance with the approved brief, budget and UNSW strategic intent.
The role requires strong relationship management and engagement to deliver a high level of customer experience, making for a seamless delivery of project works is critical for this role to be effective.
Reporting to the Director, Design, Delivery & Development, the position provides leadership and management to a number of direct reports across the team, including Portfolio Delivery Managers and Project Managers.
Who you are: You will hold a degree in architecture, planning or engineering with significant experience managing complex planning and construction projects of strategic significance, particularly within major corporate or institutional environments, alongside the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience leading capital program and projects from design to delivery, to achieve cost, value, time and quality objectives.
- Sound knowledge and experience in contract administration, resulting in the ability to form concise judgements concerning contract variations, time claims, contractor performance and other related issues.
- Strong people management skills and proven experience in resource planning to manage a large team across multiple concurrent programs of works.
- Demonstrated high level negotiation and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in respect of project and team management issues.
- High- level interpersonal and written communication skills and experience in preparing succinct reports, supported by proficiency in relevant computer applications applicable to the planning, reporting and delivery of development projects.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, funding requests, financial analysis and budget management.
- Effective leadership capabilities in a team environment and a demonstrated capacity to establish, build and maintain strong professional relationships within a diverse environment.
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply: If developing, leading and delivering the university’s creation of major projects is of interest to you, please submit your cv and cover letter addressing selection criteria via on the online portal before 11:55pm Tuesday 16 July.
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process contact Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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