Major Projects Director

11 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia North Projects Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us

North Projects is a specialist advisor and consultancy to property, construction, and development projects nationally. We deliver successful project outcomes by managing cost, scope, risk, design, feasibility, and programme. Our clients include State governments, local councils, company boards, financiers, developers, builders, governments, PPP Sponsors and tertiary education providers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director, Victoria, you will be responsible for the overall governance of North's largest Victorian infrastructure project, ensuring all contractual obligations are met, whilst maximising project outcomes to achieve positive client outcomes. You'll be expected to ensure cost effective project delivery by promoting transparency, collaboration and efficiency.

When reviewing your application, we're looking for:

  • Proven development and delivery phase experience with major civil infrastructure or energy projects within Victoria
  • Honed skills in engineering, project financial management, cost management, and development of commercial strategies
  • Proven experience in pre-contract environments along with spearheading operational activities to deliver objectives of growth, consistent with performance and optimisation
  • The ability to foster a collaborative approach to problem solving, by engaging stakeholders at all levels, and being accountable for driving progress
  • Comprehensive experience of various contract types and their nuances relating to overall development & project management, cost, risk and opportunity, constraints, interface etc.), contractual agreements and dispute management
  • The ability to identify key issues & problems and mitigate accordingly
  • Confidence in making proactive decisions and taking action reflective of business objectives.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence throughout all levels both internally and with clients.

Why North

We are a medium sized consultancy that has a passion for what we do We have begun a significant phase of growth and we ensure all our employees can grow with the business through career and professional development.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people, and we want to help our people be the best they can be.

We offer:

  • Additional 2 annual leave days per year after the first 12 months of employment.
  • Professional Development Program focusing on individual development, coaching and goal setting.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Acacia.
  • Beautiful Queen Street office location, on the fringe of the Bourke Street Mall.
  • Flexible/Hybrid work including flexible start and end times and working from home.

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