Principal Project Manager Capital Works

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Built Infrastructure – Infrastructure

Infrastructure Delivery

Job title Principal Project Manager Capital Works Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Palmerston

Position number 28383 RTF Closing 25/11/2025

Contact officer Natasha Jeremiah, Program Director on or

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Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

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Primary objective

Manage all phases of complex capital project delivery and be accountable in respect of time, cost, quality and communication

of assigned projects. Provide high-level advice and reports to executive management and agencies on the planning and

delivery of complex capital works projects and programs.

Context statement

The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is the NT construction authority and is responsible for procuring and

managing infrastructure program projects for a broad range of NTG client agencies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Project manage all phases of project delivery on assigned program items including the complex Capital Works projects.

2. Provide high-level advice to senior management on the planning and delivery of works programs including status

reporting, risk management, needs analysis, concept design, estimates and stakeholder feedback. This requires driving to

project sites and leading stakeholder meetings.

1. Undertake the role of Senior Project Manager and Superintendent's Representative on assigned works projects,

responsible to the Superintendent in the administration of contracts to ensure departmental policies, procedures and

Northern Territory Government legislation and construction standards are implemented and maintained.

1. Provide project leadership to construction teams to deliver work projects aligned with budget, time and quality targets.
2. Ensure client and key stakeholders are involved as appropriate in decision making and are properly informed at all stages

of projects, including events which may affect completion dates, costs or function of the delivered infrastructure.

6. Carry out all duties in accordance with relevant Work Health and Safety and environmental guidelines.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated high-level experience in a field of work closely related to the duties of the vacancy including delivering

complex Capital Works projects aligned with time, budget and quality targets.

2. High-level ability to lead, manage and advise a diverse group of multi-discipline resource teams on technical and

professional matters with a sound knowledge of project management and procurement processes.

3. High-level oral and written communication skills including report writing and the ability to effectively consult and

collaborate, and build strong professional working relationships with colleagues, external clients, the community and

industry representatives.

1. High-level knowledge of building industry, design, construction and maintenance techniques and relevant legislation and

standards to deliver quality infrastructure solutions.

1. Current NT Driver's Licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in project management, contract management, construction, business or similar.

Further information

This position will require a PF166 Criminal History check and a Working with Children Clearance. There may be a

requirement to undertake remote travel by road and/or air (including in a small aircraft).