• Employment Type: Full time, continuing
• Remuneration: Level 9, from $143,007 + 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW

About 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. 

Why your role matters

The Project Manager oversees the end-to-end delivery of capital construction projects, encompassing various construction, infrastructure, and interior fit-out works. The Project Manager plays a lead and strategic role within Estate Management, ensuring that all projects adhere to an approved brief, budget, and schedule, aligning with UNSW and Estate Management (EM) strategic goals and objectives.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise:     

• Strong expertise in refurbishment and building services projects within a University environment.
• Develop comprehensive project briefs to ensure alignment with UNSW strategy and user requirements.
• Oversee and manage end-to-end project delivery, including feasibility, planning, documentation, tendering, construction, and defect liability phases, while overseeing multiple projects with significant budgets to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Implement day-to-day contract management activities to achieve timely delivery of projects.
• Engage and coordinate diverse consultant teams while effectively managing project funding and reporting.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership by facilitating consultation and securing stakeholder buy-in throughout all project phases.
• Provide detailed, accurate, consistent project and financial reports to support the Portfolio Delivery Manager and senior management in achieving organisational objectives.
• Monitor project risks, promptly identifying and resolving them and effectively communicating agreed actions and outcomes.
• Monitor and report on the performance of consultants and contractors, driving continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.
• Conduct thorough project completion activities, including post-occupancy evaluation and engagement with stakeholders to assess performance across various metrics (risk, time, quality, cost, communications), identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience managing projects in complex operational environments.
• Strong technical skills in contract management, building service and infrastructure-led projects.
• Preferably, experience in complex building upgrade work related to education, research, and health sectors.
• Proven advanced project management experience, particularly in delivering multiple projects concurrently with strict time and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Proven track record in developing financial plans, budget allocations, and forecasting, particularly within major institutional environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract administration, including making concise judgments on contract variations, time claims, contractor performance, and project risk management.
• Outstanding organisational skills, including defining and managing project timelines, actions, and critical paths to ensure efficient project progress.
• Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative and flexibility and to be proactive in the development of robust solutions to problems.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 19 January by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW 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: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.