Project Manager

• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home
• Increase your take home pay through NFP Salary sacrifice benefits

Do you want to work for a purpose driven organisation?

You will be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about our purpose ….. to provide more homes for those in need Our People are committed to positivity and making a difference to the community.

What impact will you have in this position?

The Project Manager - Property Development, Acquisitions & Capital Works is an important member of Evolve Housing's Strategic Partnerships, Programs & Asset Management team responsible for property development, capital works and acquisition of new housing to achieve the organisations strategic vision to significantly grow the portfolio and delivery of more affordable homes for people in need.

The role is responsible for delivering the planning, design, construction and handover of major projects/programs to a high quality standard, on time and within budget. In this role you will utilise your extensive construction, project management, contract management and leadership experience to deliver projects to agreed quality standards, timeframes and budgets. This will involve managing every detail of the construction and/or acquisition of the project including documentation, coordination, procurement, contract administration, programme, and cost management.

What will your new role look like?

• Varied and empowering.
• An opportunity to leverage your strong coordination skills and ability to  forge strong partnering relationships.

What will your day look like?

• Ensure the delivery of projects are under taken in an effective manner that is community focused and responsive;
• Lead end to end delivery of projects, from feasibility, through planning pathways to construction, ensuring the alignment with community needs, regulatory standards and organisational goals;
• Collaborating and negotiating with developers, agents, landowners and partners regarding potential acquisition opportunities.
• Assisting with submissions and bids for strategic opportunities including working partners. Ensuring alignment with funding arrangements and opportunities.
• Assisting the Group General Manager with growth and development activities which include building a future focused pipeline of development projects;
• Coordinating the preparation of legal documentation for property related contracts and preparing investment and due diligence reports for Evolve Housing's Transaction Review Committee and Board.
• Liaising with external stakeholders including local council, State agencies and community representatives.
• Preparing and managing agreements with consultants, ensuring that the Evolve Housing's policies and procedures are complied with at all times.

Project management

• Managing projects and consultants through early stages of design to lodgement of the Development Application; including coordination of information requests; and tendering and construction.
• Reviewing development approval conditions; make recommendations and identify and report on risks.
• Monitoring compliance with approval conditions through design development and project delivery.
• Coordination of handover of new projects to our Service Delivery teams.

What does Evolve Housing Group do?

Evolve Housing Group incorporating Evolve Housing and our affordable housing entity, echorealty is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation that contributes to the relief of housing stress in Australia. We provide innovative housing services and solutions to those most in need and develop partnerships that provide positive social outcomes for both individuals and the community.

With over 30 years' experience in property and tenancy management, a dedicated affordable housing team and a solid reputation for improving community living, Evolve Housing are an organisation that strives for social excellence. With a current portfolio of over 4,700 social and affordable properties housing over 11,000 people, we offer the opportunity to work for a dynamic, innovative and rapidly growing organisation

As a community-minded and community-driven organisation, Evolve Housing is actively involved in housing projects and community initiatives that deliver sustainabledesign and provide for long term viability. Drawing on our sector experience and knowledge, we ensure housing designs provide functional longevity by being energy efficient, greener, accessible and adaptable.

What benefits will you receive?

• You will be part of a culture with true purpose. We care intensely about helping our clients thrive and we exist to enhance the communities that we support.
• You will be paid a generous salary where NFP salary sacrifice can increase your take home net pay by approximately $10K through salary packaging benefits.
• You will be guaranteed flexibility with a 35 hour week and work from home options.
• Your ongoing development is our commitment.
• Your wellbeing is our #1 priority. Healthy, happy you = thriving clients.

Who are we looking for?

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in property development, acquisition and capital works.
• Tertiary qualifications in property development, construction, engineering or architecture;
• Demonstrated procurement, budget management, contract administration and negotiating skills with the ability to adapt shifting priorities and competing deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy, combined with strong organisational, interpersonal, communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills;
• High level of analytical and problem solving skills with the capacity to inspire or support innovative thinking;
• Significant experience in successfully delivering construction projects and capital works;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple messages
• Possess a thoughtful and practical approach to problem solving with a genuine passion for social outcomes;
• Independent working style, flexible and adaptable
• Strength in creating and building collaborative, positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Experience in working to rigorous deadlines with a can-do attitude;
• High level understanding of construction industry and construction site WHS and environmental management requirements;
• High level computer skills and proficient in Excel, Microsoft project and Microsoft office;
• Knowledge of and networks in, housing, community, disability, local, state and federal governments including corporate and community sectors (desirable);
• Experience in the community housing sector or organisation (desirable);
• Current NSW Driver's Licence;
• Construction industry white card;
• Willing to complete a National Criminal Check and NDIS check.

How to apply

To apply, submit your resume and a covering letter addressing all selection criteria.

Evolve Housing encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Evolve Housing welcomes applicants from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Privacy Statement: Evolve Housing is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in relation to their personal information. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Please refer to our Privacy Policy on the Evolve Housing website if you would like more detailed information. You may also request a copy of the Privacy Policy from any Evolve Housing employee.